Informative Persuasive and Argumentative Writing

This is part of persuasive writing where you list at least 3 reasons for your opinion.

• Introduction

• Body

• Conclusion

• Thesis statement

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

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This part of your persuasive writing is where you restate your opinion in a persuasive way.

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Thesis statement

• Body

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

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The main argument presented in argumentative writing is elaborated and explained through the presentation of its ____ and ____.

• aye and nay

• pros and cons

• agree and disagree

• letters and numbers

When you write an argument, you are trying to ____ your reader that your opinion is correct.

• inform

• convince

• entertain

• argue

It intends to make the readers do certain things.

• Narrative writing

• Informative writing

• Persuasive writing

• Argumentative writing

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

It is a type of informative writing that presents all sides of an issue.

• Opposing sides essay

• Cause and effect essay

• Definition essay

• Process essay

What does a thesis statement do in your informative essay or speech?

• It is the most important part of the body paragraph.

• It is a sentence that expresses the counter argument.

• It is a sentence that states a conclusion.

• It is a sentence that lets your reader know what you will write or talk about.

What is the purpose of the thesis in argumentative essay or speech?

• Reminds your reader what your paper is about.

• States your opinion or claim and prove it.

• Hooks the reader’s attention.

• Features vocabulary words.

3. A writer who uses persuasion attempts to:

• A. Teach readers how to make or do something.

• B. Influence readers to do or believe in something.

• C. Inform readers about historic or current events.

• D. Tell readers a story

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

4. What shall the thesis statement be of an argumentative essay?

• A. Takes one side of the issue.

• B. States a debatable statement.

• C. Presents the main topic clearly.

• D. Expresses counterclaim.