1. By: Gina Finelli

2. An argument Persuades a point of view or issue to the audience Uses reasoning, facts, examples, and quotes

3. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cThuaPUD_Q&feature=PlayList&p=16B069ABF7F2 4A36&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=15 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cThuaPUD_Q&feature=PlayList&p=16B069ABF7F2 4A36&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=15 In an episode of “Everybody Loves Raymond,” Marie writes a persuasive letter to the FBI interviewer whom is interviewing Robert (her son)… What is the issue that Marie is arguing to the FBI boss? What reasons/examples does she use in her letter to persuade the boss?

7. 1. Pick your position- which side of the problem/issue are you on? Phillies Blackberry Yankees iphone

8. 2. Analyze the audience in which you are writing your persuasive essay to. Topic Example: ESU has asked for your opinion on what type of food should be sold at the newly renovated union.. Audience: the student senate Use relatable language Will your essay STAND OUT to your audience? Audience: ESU President of ESU or Aramark: Use professional language Audience is undecided, so make them believe your views!

9. 3. Use evidence to convince your audience: Statistics, facts, quotes, ect… * You argue to increase the number of healthy food choices that are sold in the Union: "Most incoming college students don't have mom to pick out their foods for them anymore or pack their lunches, and so (the students) start making unwise choices," including in the campus cafeterias and grills, where fast-food fare abounds” Dr. Janet Colson, professor of human sciences and a registered dietitian. Calorie Counter: Chicken Ceasar Wrap: 590 Pepperoni Pizza (1 slice): 338 12” Italian Hoagie : 1004 Cheeseburger: 359

10. 4. Explain and refute the opposite view within your essay… CONAN O’BRIEN VS. JAY LENO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpJQLdRNrPE If you were arguing to keep Conan’s spot on NBC, how would your refute Leno’s opposite view on the situation?

11. 5. Wrap up your final thoughts, and restate your opinions in the last paragraph on the essay Restate (in a creative way) the important points/main idea in the essay Regain your audience’s interest in your ideas Address your audience with a call of action or question Most important part of the essay: Spend time editing and planning your conclusion carefully!! Conclusion

12. Emphasizes critical thinking and analysis skills Preparation for Standardized Testing Relativity: Writing to a newspaper on a local/national issue that concerns you Or to sway a institution/company’s decision Provides practice for college admissions/cover letter writing Have you ever wrote a persuasive letter?

13. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0cThuaPUD_Q http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/51043.php http://caloriecount.about.com/ http://i.ytimg.com/vi/8neJpsFmzQg/0.jpg www.janaedwards.comwww.janaedwards.com (Persuasive Essay format Word doc.) http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Entertainment/images- 5/conan-obrien-and-jay-leno.jpg http://www.writeexpress.com/writing-a-conclusion-for-an- essay.html http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FpJQLdRNrPE http://www.derii.org/images/phillies1.jpg http://www.bronxbabe.com/yankees.jpg