Transcript Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing
Paragraph 1: Introduction
What makes an effective introduction?
• It grabs the reader’s attention.
• It clearly implies an organizational structure of the paper.
• It effectively includes one or more of the following strategies:
– anecdote or scenario
– interesting fact or statistic
– question
• Its choice of support is specific and relevant, and provides a
clear, connected lead-in to the paper’s main idea or thesis.
• Position is clearly stated.
Thesis Statement
What is a Thesis Statement?
– The Main Idea of the essay
– The author’s opinion on the topic
A Thesis Statement is:
– One sentence.
– Placed in the introductory paragraph
– A claim that could be argued.
– The essay will contain evidence and opinions that
support the argument.
Thesis Statement Don’ts
• Using the first person (I believe, In my opinion, etc.)
• Using unclear language(It seems, etc.)
• Attempting two topics at once (even if they seem
related).Pick one and stick with it.
• Just stating a fact
A thesis is something you plan to make an argument about!!!
Thesis Statement Practice
Anecdote/Scenario
“Extra! Extra! Read all about it! New rule has
kids scared.” Those are the headlines from The
Seattle Times. The new rule is an epidemic,
spreading around the country and making
children cry. “No late work has a devastating
effect and needs to be stopped now before it
reaches other countries,” says Bill Warren, a
noted authority. Not accepting late homework is
giving kids extra anxiety and affecting their
performance at school.
Questioning
Dear Principal,
“Three strikes and you’re out!” Yes, that is
baseball, but really everybody deserves a second chance
at things, right? In baseball you get three chances at
batting, why can’t you get just two at school? Imagine if
you just had to go visit your grandpa in the hospital
because you just found out he is ill? Shouldn’t you get a
second chance if you didn’t get to your homework
because it was too late by the time you got home?
Teachers should accept late work in certain incidents
when you tried and turned it in.
Interesting Fact or Statistic
Did you know that a recent district survey
showed that four out of five school kids do not
have passing grades because they do not turn
their work in on time? This could be changed by
no longer allowing late work. Allowing students
to turn in late work gives them no pressure to
finish the assignments on time. Students have
no accountability for their grades and do not see
the importance of completing their homework.
For the benefit of all students, late work should
no longer be accepted at Swansboro Middle
School.
Body Paragraphs 2-4
• Your thesis statement should plan these!
– For example: Exercising thirty minutes a day is beneficial
for improving health, making people feel more energetic,
and creating happiness.
topic of paragraph 2, topic of paragraph 3, topic of paragraph 4
• Topic Sentence
• Supporting Details
• Proper Transition words!
– see back side of your notes sheet
Add Transition Words
Exercise makes people happy. Exercise
makes people happy because they aren’t
laying around doing nothing. Exercise makes
people happy because they can find a workout
buddy to talk with. Exercise makes people
happy because many people lose weight and
improve their physical appearance. Exercise
makes people happy because they can listen
to music and everyone loves music. Exercise
makes people happy.
Paragraph 5: Conclusion
What makes an effective conclusion?
 Clearly connects introduction and body of the paper with
insightful comments/analysis.
 Ends using one or more of the following strategies effectively:
–Call to action
–Anecdote or scenario
–Prediction
 Wraps up the writing and gives the reader something to think
about.
Example: Call to Action
Now do you see why it’s not right to say
that teachers should not accept late work?
Not everyone is perfect and sometimes
students might make mistakes. But isn’t that
how we get wiser? Only you, Mr. Perez, have
the power to choose between becoming a
dictator or the president of a proud school.
Say no to no late work!
Example: Prediction
“No late work” policies should be against
the law. They make students stressed out,
depressed, angry, and tired. If a rule as such is
adopted, no one will take part in extra
activities offered to them, the Honors
Programs will be lacking, students will be
falling asleep in class, and grades will begin
dropping. Picture a school full of students like
this. Is it really worth it?
Example: Solution
Accepting late work would be a great idea.
If you are concerned about students that
repeatedly don’t turn work in on time, take
some points off for late work or put a limit on
how late work can be turned in. Accept late
work for good reasons. Every student’s
situation is unique and some do abuse the
system. This is one instance when not all
students should be treated equally.
Writing Reminders
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5 paragraphs = 5 sentence minimum per paragraph!
Take your time!!!!
Details make your writing effective!
Omit boring words and use exciting words!
Use proper punctuation
Do not use contractions!
Indent paragraphs
Check spelling!