The Persuasive Essay

Objective Today we will write a persuasive essay.

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.

Terms for Review Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions Definitions Issue a topic on which people hold different, and often strong, opinions

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. IVF: identify the topic/ choose a verb/ finish the thought

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 Counterargument: the writer’s acknowledgement that other people may not share the same opinion

Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions Transitions: words or phrases that show how sentences or ideas connect to each other

Just the Facts for Persuasive Compositions Public voice: - a more formal use of the language than everyday speech, the language of business and news reporting; the opposite is private voice, the language between friends, often involving slang and incomplete sentences

Organization The persuasive composition has a specific organizational pattern: Thesis – Argument – Counterargument – Rebuttal – Conclusion

The Prompt Should HSS invite Mark Savard to do a presentation at the school?

Outline Thesis = Soccer is the ideal sport for children Conclusion --every position has a job --everyone must work together to win argument teaches teamwork counter too intimidating for some --physically smaller --not as athletic rebuttal learning teamwork necessary --work together well home school Conclusion

Paragraph One:Thesis Hook + History+ Thesis Statement Hook- Parents often wonder what is the best sport for children to play. History/Background- Sports are an important part of growing up. Thesis-Although there are many sports, I believe soccer is an ideal sport for children

Transitions for counterargument: I will admit Certainly, Of course, I will concede Admittedly, Obviously,

Transitions for rebuttal: However, On the other hand, Nevertheless, Conversely, Yet, Still,

Evaluate A clear thesis statement? Obvious organization? Strong transitions? Specific examples & evidence? A memorable conclusion?

Closure What are the 5 parts of a persuasive essay? Thesis, argument, counter- argument, rebuttal, and conclusion Give examples of transitions for each part: