Persuasive Writing

One Pumpkin’s Opinion

What is persuasive writing?

Persuasive writing tells the writer’sopinion and why the readershould agree.

What is the goal of persuasive writing?

to state the writer’s opinion

to give reasons why the reader should agree

to convince the reader to take actionor in this case (NOT)

What are the parts of a persuasive paragraph?

beginning - states your opinion

middle - gives reasons & examples for your opinion

end – restate opinion

OREO

What is the best way to order my reasons?

least-important reason first

second-most-important reason next

strongest reason last

Example

Read the following persuasive paragraph.

Find the three reasons for the writer’s opinion.

Do you agree or disagree with the opinion?

Brush Every Night

You should brush you teeth every night before bed. Brushing removes food from your teeth. It keeps them clean and healthy. If you don’t brush enough, you could get cavities. Brushing also keeps you from getting bad breath. You need to brush every morning and every night.

Brainstorm

Outline

First Draft

Revise

Edit

Publish

Remember

Brainstorm

Think of characters.

witch pirate

princess puppy

Outline

Title (Pumpkin name):Topic Sentence:3 Reasons ):

Closing Statement:

By Friday… Pumpkin nameOutline

Sample (using shown example)

Title: Brush Every NightTopic sentence: You should brush you teeth every night before bed. Supports (reasons) 1.removes food 2.cavities 3.ad breathSum up: You need to brush every morning and every night.