Objective: TSW write a persuasive piece, stating a clear position and backing it up with facts and solid opinions Create persuasive pieces (for example, letters to the editor or essays) that include a stated position with supporting evidence for a specific audience.

Using Persuasive writing  When you feel strongly about something, you may try to get others to think or act in a particular way.  Often calls the reader to action.  Magazines, newspapers, books, posters, letters, television programs— almost anything you read, see, or hear can include persuasion.

Form an opinion  Is this a topic that makes me feel strongly?  Is this a topic that has more than one side, a topic on which people might disagree?  Do I have enough to say about this topic to persuade others to accept my position?

Decide where you stand.  Sometimes when you learn more about a topic, your position on it changes.  List the pros- reasons that people might agree with your opinion.  List the cons- reasons they might disagree with you.  This can help you organize your thoughts, make your opinion clearer, and help you determine why or how others might argue against your opinion.

Gather Evidence  Facts, statistics, and examples that prove your argument.

Forms of Persuasive Writing  Editorials  Posters  Letters to the Editor  Book/Movie Reviews  Advertisements  Speeches  Letters of Complaint  Proposals

Writing a Proposal  Suppose that you and your classmates want to be able to use your phones at lunch and recess. Gather some persuasive evidence, and write a short proposal to present. State your position clearly. Use a variety of evidence to support your position. Make sure your evidence suits your audience. ○ Purpose: To obtain the right to use your phone at lunch and recess. ○ Audience: Administrators and Teachers ○ Length: 1-2 paragraphs

Writing a Movie ReviewWriting a Proposal  Think of a movie that you have seen recently. Write a review of it for your school newsletter. State your opinion clearly, and back it up with convincing evidence. Include enough background information for readers to understand what the movie is about. Use words that reveal your opinion rather than state it directly. Provide evidence that supports your opinion. Comment on: ○ 1) Characters 2)Plot 3)Acting 4)Visual Effects  Suppose that you and your classmates want to be able to use your phones at lunch and recess. Gather some persuasive evidence, and write a short proposal to present. State your position clearly. Use a variety of evidence to support your position. Make sure your evidence suits your audience. ○ Purpose: To obtain the right to use your phone at lunch and recess. ○ Audience: Administrators and Teachers ○ Length: 1-2 paragraphs