1. Persuasive Writing adapted from: www.time4writing.com
Mr. Beckett
2016

2. Persuasive Writing Persuasion:
When you have a discussion with a person trying to persuade them to think the way you do
Trying to convince someone of something

3. What is it?
In a persuasive paragraph, you try to make a convincing case in favor of, or in opposition to, an argument
Difference from an expository essay
Bias
Taking a side
Carefully argued perspective

4. How to
Choose a position. Students should think about the issue and pick the side they wish to advocate.

5. How to
Understand the audience. In order to write an effective persuasive essay, the writer must understand the reader’s perspective. Is the reader undecided or inclined to favor one side or the other?

6. How to
Do the research. A persuasive essay depends upon solid, convincing evidence. Don’t rely on a single source. Go to the library and enlist the help of the librarian. Speak with community experts and teachers. Read and take notes. There is no substitute for knowledge of both sides of the issue.

7. How to
Identify the most convincing evidence, as well as the key points for the opposing view.

8. Example:
The greatest console video game system is the Sony PlayStation. First, the PlayStation is the best because it was the first gaming system built with both kids and grown ups in mind. This was unlike the persistently babyish Nintendo 64 which was more geared for little kids. Seriously scary games were on the PS1; the survival horror genre was born on PS1 with titles like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. PS1 was the first system to extensively use polygonal 3-D and it is the system that ushered in modern console gaming. Even platformers like Crash Bandicoot were made in 3-D. The 3-D revolution was born on the PS1. Finally, the PS1 was the first system that was hackable making it the choice for high school and university kids with a CD burner. In the end the PS1 was the best system ever because it was for grown ups, had 3D games, and was hackable.