Transcript The power to persuade…

THE POWER TO
PERSUADE…
What is persuasive writing?
 Any type of writing that attempts to
persuade us to adopt a point of view, agree
with an opinion, take an action, form a belief,
etc.
 It is any type of writing that involves an
argument.
 The author picks a side
and defends it.
Fact vs. Opinion
 Persuasive papers include opinions based on
fact. The author tries to convince others that
their opinion is the correct one.
 If the paper is just telling information, but not
trying to persuade the reader…it’s just an
informative piece – full of facts.
Fact vs. Opinion
 Because persuasive writing includes opinions,
it is important to distinguish between fact
and opinion.
 Test your ability:
Fact?
Opinion?
 Jack Black is the voice of Po in Kung Fu Panda.
 Kung Fu Panda is a funny movie.
 Taylor Swift has won both a CMA award for
country music and a Grammy award for pop
music.
 Pop music is better than country music.
Fact?
Opinion?
 6th graders are more responsible than their
parents think.
 Spinach soup should be banned from all
school cafeteria menus.
 6th graders are expected to get their
homework turned in on time.
 The middle school cafeteria is better than the
elementary school cafeteria.
The Power of Please
 So…how can a reader tell the difference between
a persuasive paper and an informative piece?
 Persuasive papers will have a “call to action.”
 A call to action is a command or asking that you
do something.
 To check if something is persuasive, insert the
word “please” after the sentence.
 If the “please” makes sense, the writing is trying
to persuade you to do or think something!
The Power of Please
 Example:
 Do what you can to save the whales.
 Try adding please:
 Do what you can to save the whales, please.
 Yay! It works persuasive
 Another example:
 Whales have become endangered because of climate change.
 Try adding please:
 Whales have become endangered because of climate change,
please.
 Nope…doesn’t workstatement of fact