Transcript Persuasive Powerpoint

TOP TEN REASONS TO WRITE A
PERSUASIVE ESSAY...
10. Because you want a car for your 16th birthday.
9. Because you want to take bleu cheese wraps off the menu in the cafeteria.
8. Because it’s better than spending time in lunch detention.
7. Because the dog really did eat your homework.
6. Because you want to convince your parents that ketchup is a vegetable.
5. Because you’re tired of sharing your room with your little sibling.
4. Because you got an F on the test and need to persuade Mr. Gumm that
you deserve an A.
3. Because some day you will need to convince someone to go out with you.
2. Because all of your friends are doing it.
AND THE NUMBER ONE REASON TO WRITE
A
PERSUASIVE ESSAY..
1. Because your Mr. De Pagter made you do it.
Why Persuade?
• To influence or convince the
reader.
• To prompt the reader to change
his/her mind about something.
• To prompt the reader to take
some action.
How do I get started?
USE THE
HOUSE
DIAGRAM
TO ORGANIZE
YOUR
THOUGHTS!
WHAT IS THE HOUSE
DIAGRAM?
• The roof is for your
Introduction
introduction.
Reason 1 Reason 2 Reason 3
• The main part of the
house is for your three
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main points (with
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supporting details).
• The basement is for
your conclusion.
Conclusion
WRITING AN OPINION
• State it clearly in a topic sentence.
• Support your opinion with reasons.
• Support your reasons with examples.
– Opinion: The activity nights should be a monthly event.
– Reason: The activity nights were a great success this
year.
– Examples: Money was raised for the cost of a yearbook.
Students enjoyed the activities.
Persuasion…The 5+ Essay
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Brainstorm some reasons for the
OPPOSITE point of view.
Think up reasons why their ideas wouldn’t
work.
Choose the best one and...
Add another paragraph defeating any
argument the other side may have.
Opposite Point of View
•MUST INCLUDE THE
OPPOSITE POINT OF VIEW!
Introduction
Reason 1
•Some people think that…
•This is wrong because…
•(give evidence)
•You should…
Draw your garage on the side...
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Reason 2 Reason 3
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Conclusion
Evidence
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Evidence
Stamp out their
best argument!
I know many adults believe that wearing
uniforms would improve student morale. They
think that making everyone dress alike, will make
EVERYONE fit in and, consequently, be happier.
They couldn’t be more wrong! How would you feel
if you had to wear itchy, scratchy clothes that don’t
fit? Do you like to wear clothes that you’re NOT
comfortable in? I think not! Therefore, the
students of Urban Middle School must act now!
Write Mrs. Nennig to get rid of uniforms for good!
What do you need to include?
•Paragraph #1: Introduction
•An attention-getter.
•A topic sentence which includes a clear statement that
states your position.
• Reason why this is relevant to your audience.
• Paragraph #2
– Explain the first
reason for your
opinion.
– Include (at least 3)
facts and examples
to support your
position.
• Paragraph #3
– Explain the second
reason for your
opinion.
– Include (at least 3)
facts and examples
to support your
position.
• Somewhere in the body...
• Paragraph #4
– Explain the third
reason for your
opinion.
– Include (at least 3)
facts and examples
to support your
position.
Paragraph #5: Conclusion
•Restate your main idea
– Explain their BEST reason for
•Summarize your reasons.
NOT agreeing with you.
•Restate why the issue is important.
– Include (at least 3) facts and
•Explain how the reader should act.
examples why this wouldn’t work.
ORDER YOUR
REASONS
• Arrange reasons in their order of
importance.
– May be listed…
• from least to most important OR
• from most to least important.
• The importance of a reason depends
on your audience.
Use the 12 Most Persuasive
Words in the English Language
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Guarantee
Proven
Discovery
Love
Safety
Health
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Easy
Results
New
Save
You
Money
Add Transition
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For example…
In other words...
One reason that…
However...
In addition…
Not only….but also
Most importantly…
Such as…
Since…. then...
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Although...
As well as…
Because of…
Consequently…
Otherwise…
As a result of …
In order to...
Finally...
STEPS TO MAKING A GREAT
ESSAY!
1.
Brainstorm all the reasons for or against your topic.
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Organize your ideas into the house.
3.
Think about the other side. Why is their opinion NOT
valid? Where will that fit best?
4.
Write your rough draft
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Write the introduction & conclusion.
6.
Add pizzazz! (Use tons of transitions & techniques.)
7.
Type it.
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Print it.
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Proofread it.
10.
Fix & print your final copy.
Don’t forget to add those
propaganda techniques!
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Bandwagon
Loaded Words
Endorsement
Plain Folks
Name Calling
Glittering Generality
DUE DATE:
Rough Draft (Typed) Due
Tuesday!
Get Busy!
This year’s prompt…
Write a persuasive essay
FOR
OR
AGAINST
Uniforms at Urban Middle School!