1. Persuasive Essay

2. Persuasive Essay
An essay in which the writer argues on a topic he/she has strong feelings about.
The writer introduces an argument, presents supporting reasons, draws conclusions, and convinces the reader to accept the writer’s viewpoint.
A persuasive essay should be 5 paragraphs in length.

3. Persuasive Essay Clear statement of the writer’s position
Three reasons that support argument
Details for reasons that include facts and examples
Convincing and persuasive language that is positive and compelling
Argument and reasons are summarized at the end of the essay

4. Introductory Paragraph
Topic sentence: topic and opinion
Clearly state your argument/viewpoint
3-5 sentences in length

5. Body Paragraphs Body paragraphs (3) Reason that supports argument
3 detail sentences that support reasons with facts and evidence
Concluding sentence that reiterates the statement in first sentence
5 sentences in length

6. Concluding Paragraph
Restates the argument/topic sentence using different word choices
Summarizes the supporting reasons for argument
3-5 sentences in length

7. Persuasive Essay
Too Much Homework. Some of the parents at your school have started a campaign to limit the homework that teachers can assign to students. Teachers at your school have argued that the homework is necessary. What is your position? Write a persuasive essay stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons.

8. Persuasive Essay
Which side of the argument are you on? Are you in favor or opposed to the idea?
Why? List at least 3 reasons for your opinion

9. Persuasive Essay Are any of your reasons weak?
Order your reasons by importance. 1. 2. 3.

10. Persuasive Essay

11. Introductions A good introduction may:
An effective introduction states your opinion and grabs the reader’s attention.
A good introduction may:
Create a mental image that appeals to reader’s emotions;
Ask a question
Tell an anecdote

12. Introductions Create a mental image:
Imagine a world with dull, overweight children. That’s what we will have if teachers keep assigning too much homework. A society chock full of listless and lazy children.

13. Introductions Ask a question Would you like a world without homework?
Do you want to have a good job and earn tons of money?

14. Introductions Tell an anecdote
My sister’s 5th grade teacher used to give her loads of homework every night. As a result, she dropped out of school and died penniless and alone. Is the idea of homework worth a sad story like this?

15. Introductions Now it is your turn.
Write an introduction that begins with a question.
Write another that creates a mental image
Write one more that uses an anecdote

16. Persuasive Essay
Too Much Homework. Some of the parents at your school have started a campaign to limit the homework that teachers can assign to students. Teachers at your school have argued that the homework is necessary. What is your position? Write a persuasive essay stating your position and supporting it with convincing reasons.

17. Conclusions
An effective conclusion summarizes the reasons for an argument and restates your opinion in a memorable way. Good conclusions may:
Use a figure of speech
Use a stirring call to action
End with a warning

18. Conclusions Figure of speech
Similes: compare two things using the words like or as.
Homework is like a breath of fresh air. It refreshes the mind and stimulates learning. The success of the world depends on hard working educated people.

19. Conclusions
--Metaphors: compare two things by saying one thing is another thing.
Daily homework was a needle in my brain. It ruined my personal and social life. I will be forever tainted by the evil specter of homework.

20. Conclusions Call to action:
The practice of homework in schools has gone on long enough. If you agree with me, end homework now and save the children of the world. Our quality of life depends on it.

21. Conclusions End with a warning:
Homework has simply become overwhelming. Please stop too much homework now before the next generation is burned out. Society can’t withstand the loss of our best and brightest minds.

22. Conclusions Now it’s your turn
Write a conclusion using a figure of speech
Write another using a call to action
Write one that ends with a warning

23. Persuasive Essay

24. Introductions & Conclusions
Which do you like best? Does it grab the reader’s attention? Does it clearly state the subject and your opinion? Does the conclusion effectively summarize the essay?
Choose the best intro and conclusion and include them as part of your essay. Rewrite as necessary.

25. Persuasive Essay Introductory Paragraph Three Body Paragraphs
Concluding Paragraph

26. Persuasive Essay Revise and edit your essay.
Read it to yourself out loud.
Write a final draft.
Turn in the following:
Prewriting (word webs or what, why, how chart)
Three introductory paragraphs & three concluding paragraphs
Final draft

27. Persuasive Essay
Use persuasive, positive language (obviously, clearly, definitely, etc.) and write in a forceful way. Avoid negative language and name calling.
What negative language have you used?

28. Persuasive Essay
Think of 2 objections to your opinion that an opponent might raise 1 2

29. Persuasive Essay
What answers do you have to these objections? 1 2