Persuasive

Student E had to write a persuasive essay about the effects of television on young kids. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make to support their argument?

• Some television shows may have a negative effect on young children.

• “Yu-Gi-Oh!” is the best show on television.

• Television shows should be more educational for adults.

• I enjoy watching television after school.

Student A had to write a persuasive essay about the use of computers for school/homework. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make?

• Some students use computers to do their homework.

• Computers are a technological tool.

• Microsoft computers are used by some students to do their homework.

• Computers are the most effective way for students to do homework.

What is the most appropriate call to action for a student’s persuasive essay entitled “Unhealthy Eating Habits are Negatively Affecting Teens in School”?

• As students, we need to protest against vending machines, stop buying unhealthy school lunch options, and instead demand more fruits and vegetables in our lunches.

• If we don’t change the way we eat, we will be paying for it in increased medical bills in the future.

• Childhood obesity has more than doubled in children and tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years

• Teachers should teach us more about healthy eating and exercising habits

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

Can writers’ use personal experience as evidence?

• Yes, but only if they are a well-know expert in the field of the related topic.

• Yes, if it is appropriate and it is not the only form of evidence offered.

• No, because other forms of evidence are more appealing to a reader.

• No, because it is not appropriate for writers to reveal their beliefs.

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CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Persuasive writing?

• tells why an event.

• short works. 

• persuades readers to adopt a point of view or take an action.

• tells why an event.

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

People use persuasive language to...

• teach someone how to do something

• convince someone to act or agree

• encourage someone who is feeling down

• paint a picture with their words

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

We write persuasive essays to... 

• inform our audience with research about one topic.

• Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions

• To tell a story

What is persuasive writing?

• writing to tell a story

• writing to convince

• writing about history

• fictional writing

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

The goal of an argument is to...

• entertain someone with a story

• learn something

• get someone to see your point of view

• sound smart

Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold?

Hey mom, I really would like to make my bedtime half an hour later. I don't think I need as much sleep as I used to. Each night I lay awake for a long time before I go to sleep.

• Point of View

• Argument

• Reason/Evidence