Argumentative or Persuasive

GOAL

The writer aims to get the reader to agree with him/his perspective.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Goal

The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective/his side as truth.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

TECHNIQUE

Relevant reasons and credible data are blended to demonstrate the writer’s argument as true.

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

TECHNIQUE

Opinions are blended with emotional appeals with some facts sprinkled in, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

AUDIENCE

The writer doesn’t need an intended audience. The writer is satisfied with_ simply “putting the truth out there.”

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

AUDIENCE

The writer needs an intended audience to determine his tactic for writing (e.g., manipulation, motivation, inspiration, frustration, etc.).

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

ATTITUDE

Writers want to gain another “vote” so they “go after” readers more aggressively. It is personal, passionate, and emotional.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

ATTITUDE

Writers maintain a tone of fairness and reasonableness. Their attitude is respectful and tactful.

• Persuasive

• Argumentative

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.6

VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED

Writing always acknowledges that

opposing views exist. This demonstrates the writer as a fair minded person and gives him the opportunity to counter these perspectives with more logic,

reasoning, and proof.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED

has a single-minded goal— get what the writer wants. It is based on the writer’s personal conviction that his way of thinking is the only sensible one. Consequently, the writer’s viewpoint is typically the only one presented.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8