Persuasive Writing Lesson

The purpose of persuasive writing is to...

• entertain your reader

• convince the reader you're view is correct.

• give directions

• explain how to perform an action.

A reason needs to be supported by 

• reasons
• opinion
• hook
• evidence and facts

Complete the sentence.

OPINION is what you _______________ about something.

• think

• feel

• believe

• think, feel and believe

True or False?

You can use persuasive writing to convince your family, friends, teachers and even strangers of your point of view

• True

• False

Brainstorming is ..........

• dreaming of ideas.

• thinking of correct answers to questions.

• thinking of ideas that you might want to write about.

• getting ideas from friends.

When should you use brainstorming and make a plan before you write?

• Only when I have time

• When its a fun topic

• All the time

• Never, it takes to long

What is the name of the paragraph that STARTS your persuasive essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

What is the LAST paragraph in your essay called?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn
• Your opinion
• Reasons and evidence
• Details

Which of the following would be the strongest argument to persuade you to buy a new video game:

• The video game is expensive.

• The video game is almost as fun as the ones you have.

• The video game has OK graphics.

• The video game won an award for Game of the Year.