Persuasive Writing

Front

Most important thought of a paragraph; indicates what the text is about.

Back

Main Idea

Front

Facts, evidence, and examples that illustrate the main idea

Back

Supporting detail

Front

Establish a position on an issue

Back

Thesis

Front

Persuasion

Back

use words to convince people to think or act in a certain way

Front

Main goal of persuasive writing:

Back

Affect thoughts and actions of readers.

Front

Best tool for persuasive writers to determine opinions?

Back

a pro-and-con chart

Front

Best way to support a position in a persuasive essay?

Back

Include relevant and informed opinions.

Front

Opinion about the Phoenix Zoo?

Back

The Phoenix Zoo has fantastic exhibits.

Front

Opinion statement: Outdoor volleyball is more exciting than indoor volleyball.

Back

Outdoor volleyball is more exciting than indoor volleyball.

Front

Fact about buttermilk vs ginger ale

Back

Buttermilk contains fewer calories than ginger ale.