Persuasive writing: The Plan – Format, audience, purpose – Thesis Statement: – argument 1 evidence explanation – argument 2 evidence explanation – argument 3 (often countering opposition argument) evidence explanation

Persuasive writing structure Introduction1.Hook 2.Context 3.Thesis Statement Paragraph 11.Main idea (supporting argument 1) 2.Evidence 3.Explanation Paragraph 21.Main idea (supporting argument 2) 2.Evidence 3.Explanation Paragraph 31.Main idea (rebuttal of opposition arguments) 2.Evidence 3.Explanation Conclusion1.Restate Thesis Statement 2.Reiterate main arguments

Linguistic devices awareness of audience (tone) inclusive language repetition facts/statistics quotes appeal to emotions anecdotes rhetorical questions alliteration triads hyperbole confident tone