1. Persuasive Writing What is it?  Persuasive writing is writing in which you try to convince others to take your side on a controversial or two-sided issue What does it look like?  Persuasive writing can take many forms including  Letters  Editorials  Speeches  Advertisements  Reviews of products or services (movies, books, restaurants)

2. Persuasive Writing Things to keep in mind… 1. Choose a side and stick with it! 2. Choose the side that is easier to write about… 3. Even though your writing is based on your opinion, you still need to use facts in your essay. Use facts to show why your opinion is right! 4. Use examples and anecdotes to illustrate your ideas. Be specific. 5. When possible, use real statistics and quotes to support your ideas.

3. Persuasive Writing Things to keep in mind… 6. The other side—what would the opposite side say regarding your topic? Mention the opposing side’s idea and show why its wrong.  This is called a counterargument.

4. Persuasive Writing: Format Use a five-paragraph essay format Introduction  Include a thesis statement  A thesis statement is one sentence that tells your topic and the position you are taking in your essay  Mention your three points here Three body paragraphs  Each body paragraph discusses a different fact with examples that proves your opinion true  Mention your counterargument in your second or third body paragraph Conclusion  Restate your thesis and your main points  Do NOT introduce any new information here  Call to action if applicable  A counterargument may also be mentioned here, if not already mentioned previously.

5. Persuasive Writing: Body Paragraphs Keep in mind the following acronym when brainstorming ideas for your body paragraphs: T-time H-health E-education M-money E-environment S-safety