Persuasion Purpose: -to convince others to agree with your claim -to motivate others to take actions

Essential Questions How do I organize a persuasive essay? How do I support a persuasive thesis?

I can… write an argument to support claims that makes sense to others and has supporting details that are reasonable. (W.7.1) write an introduction for my essay. (W.7.2) use transitions to move my reader through the main points in my essay. (W.7.2) conclude my essay in a strong way. (W.7.2) use the steps in the writing process to complete many different types of writing tasks for school projects. (W.7.5) work together with adults to improve my writing. (W.7.5)

I can… ask questions during a discussion when I don't understand something. (SL.7.1) use technology to produce and publish my writing. (W.7.6) use standard English grammar and usage when writing and speaking. (L.7.1) use proper spelling, capitalization, and punctuation when writing. (L.7.2) learn and use new academic and nonacademic grade level words. (L.7.6)

Game Plan 1.Select an Animal 2.Complete Essay Organizer 3.Type and Print Draft 4.Self-Revise and Edit 5.Print Final Draft

Attention Catcher First sentence Capture reader’s attention Interesting information, quote, short story

Attention Catcher Examples Interesting Information Dolphins use echolocation, a system that allows them to use sound to see. (Reader’s Digest) Quote Paul McCartney said, “You can judge a man's true character by the way he treats his fellow animals.” Anecdote / Story My cat refuses to drink from a water dish; she will only drink fresh water so I have to turn on the sink multiple times a day to keep her hydrated.

Attention Catcher Source Place source of fun fact in parenthesis at the end of the sentence containing the fun fact. The period for the sentence belongs after parenthesis. Example: Leopard Geckos can grow back their tails (National Geographic).

Thesis Big idea of entire essay One strong sentence at the end of the introduction paragraph Examples: Dolphins are the best mammal living in the water. The best friend a person can have is a cat. Although terrifying to many people, spiders are important.

Body Paragraphs Reasons of Support At least three Must have details / examples for reasons Use facts for support Examples: Dolphins are smart. From a young age, they talk by squawking, whistling, clicking, and squeaking. Welsh Corgi dogs are famous. They have been the pets of many queens and kings of England.

Transitions Utilize transitions to guide the reader through the main ideas and support of essay Use ELA Handbook for lists of transitions Without Transitions: Leopard Geckos are easy to care for. They are a desert animal. Feed and water adult geckos once a week. Change their lighting twice a day. With Transitions: Leopard Geckos are easy to care for because they are a desert animal. Adult geckos should be fed and watered once a week. In addition, their lighting must be changed twice a day.

Conclusion Restate Thesis Remember: You wrote one for the introduction – use it. Restate Reasons Can list them in one sentence Recommendation Closing Sentence Leave reader with final punch of persuasion Example: It is clear that dolphins should be your favorite animal.