Persuasive Writing Process

When given a text-based essay, what should you do first?

• Read the passages.

• Look for evidence.

• Read the prompt.

• Make a prediction.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

When you read the writing prompt, you should ________________.

• Highlight one sentence.

• Determine the type of essay and the topic of the essay.

• Determine the main idea.

• Look for supporting details that back up your claim.

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

How many types of essays could you write?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the most popular type of essay on the state test?

• Narrative

• Informational

• Persuasive

• Research-based

What is the author's purpose for a persuasive essay?

• to teach

• to inform

• to entertain

• to convince or persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

CCSS.SL.5.4

After determining the type of essay and the topic of the essay from the writing prompt, you should ________.

• read the passages.

• draw a graphic organizer.

• start typing.

• plan your introduction paragraph.

As you are reading the passages, you should ____________.

• highlight words you do not know.

• identify the main idea of each paragraph.

• look for red reasons and purple proof.

• determine the theme.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

True or false: Red reasons can be copied word-for-word from the text.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.3.2C

CCSS.L.4.2B

CCSS.L.5.2D

True or false: Purple proof is specific.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

True or false: For persuasive essays, it is a good idea to decide your opinion before reading the passages.

• true

• false

Tags

CCSS.W.5.9A