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1 Persuasive Writing 2008-2009

2 GPS Clear position Support of position Reader interest; answering reader concerns (What is the reader thinking?) Relevant arguments Details, reasons, and examples

3 Types of Arguments Position with three supporting points Counter-argument Extended Narrative (introduction) Plan Alliance (bond with the audience)

4 Why the audience should do or believe your position? Persuasive words/transitions Direct Address/Acknowledge the audience Authoritative tone (“I expect you…” or “You are the solution…” Appeal to emotions Figurative Language

5 Persuasive Signals While I respect your opinion… While there is value in what you are proposing… Nevertheless… On the other hand Some believe that…. While others

6 Persuasive Signals Although Even though On the contrary In spite of Despite Furthermore For example Yet

7 More… In the same way To demonstrate For instance To illustrate

8 GOOD words to USE Approve Authorize Believe Change Encourage Maintain Permit Endorse Consider recommend

9 Compliment the audience I accept your position I admire you for wanting to I commend you for your efforts

10 Show respect I would like for you to consider If you could see it from my point of view If you give it a chance Please be reasonable

11 Persuasive Appeals Compliment the audience Confess that you are not perfect Make the reader laugh Share a bonding story

12 Voices that do not persuade Insulting Threatening Rude Indifferent

13 What a writer says to show they are persuading You might find a reason to disagree… We all know that… It is my belief… Research shows… I would like to argue… It is important to keep in mind…

14 Direct Address to Audience …and I hope that you …I might have the answer if you continue to read my letter… Trust me… I know that I am just a child, but I know that … You and I both know…. A lot of people including me…

15 Genres: Persuasive Writing15 What Persuasive Writing Is and Is Not An effective persuasive composition...An effective persuasive composition is NOT: Clearly establishes a position on the issueCopying words or information from the writing topic Fully develops an argument with specific details and examples Formulaic writing Formulaic writing or a repetitive, standard five- paragraph formula that repeats the writer’s position and supporting reasons Defends the writer’s position with relevant evidence that is appropriate for the audience identified in the writing topic A list of irrelevant ideas or supporting ideas that are inappropriate for the audience identified in the writing topic Demonstrates that the writer can anticipate and counter the audience’s position on the issue Writing that fails to consider the audience’s position on an issue Uses specific facts, personal experience and knowledge, and/or statistics to support the writer’s position A list of facts, a story, and/or personal anecdotes that are unrelated to the writer’s position Includes appeals to logic and/or emotionA chance for the writer to simply vent about a topic Contains an organizational structure appropriate for persuasion

16 Genres: Persuasive Writing16 What Persuasive Writing Is and Is Not An effective persuasive composition...An effective persuasive composition is NOT: Contains an organizational structure appropriate for persuasion Writing in which ideas are presented in an illogical or confusing order Is multi-paragraph writing that supports a specific side of an issue A single paragraph Uses appropriate writing voice to engage the readerFlat, uninteresting writing Uses precise language and varied sentencesAn essay that contains imprecise language and little sentence variety Introduces the reader to the issue, fully develops a position, and provides a sense of closure Writing that presents ideas without introducing, developing, and/or providing closure May contain a short narrative in the introduction or a skillful extended narrative that supports the writer’s position A story that does not address the persuasive purpose of the topic Contains correct sentences, usage, grammar, and spelling that make the writer's ideas understandable Incorrect sentences, usage, grammar, and spelling that distract the reader from the writer's ideas

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