The Persuasive essay : The Persuasive essay ;
Objective : Objective Today we will write a persuasive essay.
Terms for Review : Terms for Review What is a Persuasive Essay?
An essay that presents a point of view and a counter point of view with the intent to persuade or convince.
Persuasive writing is… : Persuasive writing is… An essay which tries to convince a reader to believe what you believe about a certain topic.
Decide whether you agree or disagree.
Think of specific reasons and examples that support your opinion.
Organize your ideas (5 paragraph essay)
Manage your time well.
These are things that make a fabulous persuasive essay : These are things that make a fabulous persuasive essay A terrific title
A thought provoking thesis statement
An interesting introduction with a hook
3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas
Tremendous transition words between paragraphs
A killer conclusion with a clincher statement
CHOOSING A TOPIC : CHOOSING A TOPIC To begin an argumentative/persuasive essay, you must first have an opinion you want others to share.
Some DOS and DON’Ts : Some DOS and DON’Ts Do:
Divide into 5 paragraphs
Have a thesis statement in your introduction
Come up with 3 main points to support your argument—these will be your 3 body paragraphs
Have a conclusion that contains a clincher statement
Come up with a catchy title Don’t
Begin with “hello my name is___ and I’m going to write about____”
Take out the word I (instead of I think we shouldn’t wear uniforms say “Uniforms shouldn’t be required”
Be wishy washy. Pick a side.
Forget to support your opinions with facts and example
Organization : Organization The persuasive composition has a specific organizational pattern:
Thesis –
Argument –
Counterargument –
Rebuttal – Your opinion
Conclusion
What is a thesis statement? : What is a thesis statement? A thesis statement is one sentence at the end of your introduction that states your opinion. It needs to be strong.
THESIS STATEMENT : THESIS STATEMENT The thesis statement states your position on the topic sets up the structure for the paper.
Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions : Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions Topic Sentence/ Thesis Statement:
- a sentence that states the topic of a composition and the writer’s opinion about the topic.
Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions : Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions Argument:
- the writer’s presentation of reasons and evidence to prove the validity of the thesis
Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions : Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions Counterargument:
the writer’s acknowledgement that other people may not share the same opinion
Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions : Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions Transitions:
words or phrases that show how sentences or ideas connect to each other
Transitions for argument: : Transitions for argument: One reason
? First,
Transitions for counterargument: : Transitions for counterargument: I will admit
Certainly,
Of course,
I will concede
Admittedly,
Obviously,
Transitions for rebuttal: : Transitions for rebuttal: However,
On the other hand,
Nevertheless,
Conversely,
Yet,
Still,
Watch out forTransition Words : Watch out forTransition Words Just like traffic signals on busy roads, transitions words tell good readers to watch out for a change of direction in the passage.
The Functions of Transition Words : The Functions of Transition Words Transitions function to connect words, phrases, and clauses.
Apples and oranges are types of fruit.
Not only fast cars but also slow trucks make up highway traffic.
Henri stopped writing so that he could listen to his friend.
Transitions Add, Compare, and Contrast : Transitions Add, Compare, and Contrast Addition
We also visited Miami Beach.
2. Comparison
We like them have to study.
3. Contrast
Instead of riding, they walked.
Transitions for Example, Summary, and Sequence : Transitions for Example, Summary, and Sequence Example:
To illustrate, I will tell a story.
5. Summary:
In sum, you must try hard.
6. Time Sequence:
At last, she said yes.
Transitions of Addition : Transitions of Addition Common Words
And
Also
Besides
Too
First
Next
Last Power Terms
Moreover
Furthermore
In Addition
Transitions of Comparison : Transitions of Comparison Simple Ones
Also
Too Complex Ones
In the same way
Likewise
Similarly
Transitions of Contrast : Transitions of Contrast Simple Contrast
But
Yet
Still
Even so
Instead
Otherwise
Regardless Complex Contrast
Although
At the same time
Despite that
In contrast
In spite of
Nevertheless
Notwithstanding
On the other hand
Transitions of Example : Transitions of Example Simple Example
For example
For instance
Indeed
In fact
Of course Complex Example
As an illustration
In other words
In short
That is
To illustrate
Evaluate : Evaluate A clear thesis statement?
Obvious organization?
Strong transitions?
Specific examples & evidence?
A memorable conclusion?
ANSWERING COUNTER- ARGUMENTS : ANSWERING COUNTER- ARGUMENTS Write your answers down under the counter-arguments.
Now you have the raw material for each paragraph of the argumentative essay.
BUILDING PARAGRAPHS : BUILDING PARAGRAPHS The first topic sentence of the first paragraph will be the first reason that supports your position.
You may even wish to begin the sentence with the word first to focus the reader’s attention on its importance
Some possible intro ideas: : Some possible intro ideas: calling attention to a problem by telling a brief story that supports your point
asking a question that requires the reader to give some thought to the topic – a question the reader should agree with you on!
A shocking fact or condition that should attract the reader’s attention
3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas : 3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas You should come up with three points to support your opinion
Each of the points will be turned into a body paragraph
Try to think of ideas that no one else would think of
Paragraph 1 – Introduction/Position : Paragraph 1 – Introduction/Position Goals for this section of the essay:
grab the readers attention
explain the topic or issue; assume the reader knows nothing about it!
state your position on the issue and let the reader know that they need to feel the same way!
SUPPORT THE THESIS : SUPPORT THE THESIS Support your thesis with three reasons.
Write down each of the three main reasons that support your belief on a separate piece of paper.
These are your arguments.
Paragraph 2 : Paragraph 2 Restate the strongest reason you used in paragraph 1.
Give me one piece of support in the next sentence.
In the third sentence give an example or your feelings about this piece of support.
You will then go on to other pieces of support.
Remember: 2 Strong supports are better than 3 weak ones but 3 Strong supports are BEST
Give examples and/or discuss your feelings about the topic.
PREPARING YOUR ARGUMENTS : PREPARING YOUR ARGUMENTS Look at the three main reasons for your opinion
What objections would others have to each of your reasons?
Write these down under each of your reasons. Now you have three arguments and three counter-arguments.
Paragraph 3 : Paragraph 3 Same as paragraph 2
Counter arguments
COUNTER-ARGUMENTS : COUNTER-ARGUMENTS Every controversial issue has two sides.
Once you can support your position with research, you need to explore what others think.
Paragraph 4 - Counterargument : Paragraph 4 - Counterargument What a counterargument does:
responds to a possible argument an opponent may have before it’s given (anticipate what an opponent would argue)
provides reasons why the opponent’s argument is not correct
arguments tell why your position should be supported; counterarguments tell why your opponents position is incorrect
Paragraph 5 - Summary/Call to Action: : Paragraph 5 - Summary/Call to Action: After you have given some good reasons why the reader needs to support your position on a topic (arguments) and explained to the reader why an opposing position is not sound (counterargument)
You’re ready for your concluding paragraph
What you need to do to conclude your persuasive essay: : What you need to do to conclude your persuasive essay: summarize key points you have made (only yellows mentioned – not any red details)
call on the reader to support your position through either thought or action (depending on the topic)
A review… : A review… What are some dos?
What are some don’ts?
What are these things…
A terrific title
A thought provoking thesis statement
An interesting introduction with a hook
Anecdote
Riddles
Fragment technique
Quotations
Shocking statement
3 banging body paragraphs with innovative ideas
Tremendous transition words between paragraphs
A killer conclusion with a clincher statement
The end : The end I hope you have enjoyed learning about persuasive essay writing.