Persuasive_Writing

Enduring Understandings:

 * Effective persuasive writing is used to convince others to share your opinion.
 * Effective persuasive writing requires a series of arguments with supporting details.
 * Effective persuasive writing needs to be well organized.

Essential Questions:

 * Why would I use persuasive writing?
 * How can I persuade others through my writing?
 * How can I help my reader understand my opinion?

Persuasive Writing Techniques:

 * Emotions (feeling sorry, scary language, I NEED)
 * Appeal to the heart
 * Asking a question
 * Counter argument
 * Information - factual
 * Comparing/ Contrasting
 * Steps - details
 * HUMOR
 * Recalls history/past events
 * Let's make a deal - bargain
 * Threats
 * Extra deal

Assessment and Organization:

 * **Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizer** [| persuasion graphic organizer.pdf]
 * **Persuasive Writing Checklist** [|Persuasive_Writing_Checklist.pdf]
 * **Persuasive Writing Rubric** [|Persuasive_Writing_Rubric.pdf]
 * **Persuasive Writing Rubric for ESL Students**: Organization[| OrgRubric.pdf]