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PERSUASIVE ESSAYS Writing form

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PERSUASIVE ESSAYS

Writing form

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What is a persuasive essay ? Persuasive Essay What is a

persuasive/argument essay? Persuasive writing, also

known as the argument essay, utilizes logic and reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another idea. It attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view or to take a particular action. The argument must always use sound reasoning and solid evidence by stating facts, giving logical reasons, using examples, and quoting experts.

Persuasive Essay

When you write a persuasive essay, you are creating a paper that will prove a point, which will change the reader's opinion and/or clarify the issue. The process of causing someone to change their mind can be difficult. You have to think clearly about how you stand on the topic, plan you approach, use stong evidence, and understand the topic.

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You would use persuasive arguments in job interviewsYou would give reasons why you would be best for the job.

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You might write on line or in a newspaper, you might give a speech in an election

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Convincing words to use I am writing to… I heard a rumour that How unfair! Obviously We can solve this Surely What would happen if Do you want to be part

of…

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Now pick a topic Pick something you

feel passionate about Pick something you

know a little about Pick something you

can thing of 3 reasons and details or examples…

Pick something that is appropiate for school

Should we have school uniforms?

Cafeteria prices ? Nutrition ?

Home work should be illegal ?

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Are you ready to write ?

Click on this link, after Mrs. Guilfoyle has modeled her persuasive essay for you.

http://www.readwritethink.org/files/resources/interactives/persuasion_map/