Persuasive+Essays

and adopt our way of thinking.
** Elements toward building a good persuasive essay include ** >> to support an argument >> for your audience (perspective) >> the facts and values in importance to build the argument >> are based upon the agreed-upon facts and shared values >> to communicate your "persuasion" in writing ** Here are some strategies to complete a persuasive writing assignment: ** ** Write out the questions in your own words. ** ** Think of the questions posed in the assignment **
 * ** establishing facts **
 * ** clarifying relevant values **
 * ** prioritizing, editing, and/or sequencing **
 * ** forming and stating conclusions **
 * ** "persuading" your audience ** that your conclusions
 * ** having the confidence **

While you are reading and researching. Determine >> (as well as for further reference) >> or values that color the facts or the issue ** List out facts **; consider their importance:
 * facts
 * any sources that will help you determine their reliability
 * what prejudices lie in the argument
 * what you think of the author's argument

prioritize, edit, sequence, discard, etc.

Ask yourself "What's missing?"

** What are the "hot buttons" ** of the issue?

List possible emotions/emotional reactions and recognize them for later use **Start writing a draft!** ** ( refer to: [|Writing essays, the basics] ) **

Start as close as possible to your reading/research

Do not concern yourself with grammar or spelling
 * ** Write your first paragraph **
 * Introduce the topic
 * Inform the reader of your point of view!
 * Entice the reader to continue with the rest of the paper!
 * Focus on three main points to develop

>>> to establish authority >>> on your point of view throughout the essay >>> in the development--wait for the conclusion >> ** Summarize, then conclude, your argument ** >>  ** Refer **to the first paragraph/opening statement as well as the main points
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Establish flow from paragraph to paragraph **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Keep your voice active **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Quote sources **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Stay focused **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Focus on logical arguments **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Don't lapse into summary **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Conclusion **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">does the conclusion restate the main ideas?
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">reflect the succession and importance of the arguments
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">logically conclude their development?

>> to better telegraph your development and conclusion. >> <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">with a fresh mind and a sharp pencil >>> Does this make sense? Am __I__ convinced? >>> Will this convince a reader? >>> Will they understand my values, and agree with my facts? >>> Were they convinced? >>> with the confidence that you have done your best.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Edit/rewrite the first paragraph **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Re-read your paper **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Ask yourself: **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Edit, correct, and re-write **as necessary
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Check spelling and grammar! **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Have a friend read it **and respond to your argument.
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Revise ** if necessary
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Turn in the paper **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; font-size: 16px; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; vertical-align: baseline;">** Celebrate a job well done, **

How to write a persuasive essay Powerpoint:



A writing plan rubric for crafting your essay:

The grading rubric for your essay:

A great TeacherTube video on how to write a persuasive essay: media type="custom" key="11577756"

If you are still struggling with the Thesis Statement: media type="youtube" key="2ycSWL5zuAA" width="425" height="350"

References page: []

Writing Links: []


 * Basic Rules:**
 * Must be in Times New Roman
 * Size 12 font throughout
 * double-spaced
 * 1 1/2 to 2 pages in length
 * your title should be centered and bold
 * your references page should be on its own page (the last page) with the word **References** centered and bold
 * Your name, teacher's name, class, and date should be in the upper left hand corner.
 * Must be 5 paragraphs:
 * Must include a Introduction with a thesis stating your opinion and three reasons why
 * Must include 3 body paragraphs with one reason explained further in each paragraph
 * Must include a conclusion where you sum up your article and restate your thesis
 * Print out a copy of your paper to turn in.
 * Publish your paper on the discussion link on this wikipage- include your name and references
 * Comment on two other papers with a one paragraph response (5-6 sentences). Post your name on your post.

See example below: ___

First Name Last Name Teacher Name Class Date

**Cats** I like cats. Cats are my friend. Cats have a rapid breeding rate ("Cat").

**References** "Cat." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 01 Dec. 2011. < []  >.