(WW1) Lesson Topic 6: Persuasive Writing

Lesson Topic 6: Persuasive Writing

Two animated figures are engaged in a heated debate. They stand around a table with a sign that says "TV Debate." The figure on the left appears to be a middle-aged male with red hair and glasses. He wears an olive gray suit. He points his finger accusingly at the animated figure across the table from him. The figure on the right is an older man, bald on top, with gray hair in the back. He wears glasses and a blue suit. He too points his finger accusingly at the other figure.Persuasive writing gives an opinion in an attempt to convince the reader that the point of view is valid or tries to persuade the reader to take a specific action. Persuasive writing is sometimes called argumentation. You might see the roots of persuasive writing in advertisements, debates, political speeches, or even an argument with someone.

Your overall goal is to provide a logical, factual, and convincing argument about your point of view.

Persuasive Writing Characteristics

  • Stating a position and attempting to convince your reader to agree
  • Presenting ideas logically, factually, and clearly
  • Supporting ideas using quotes, statistics, examples, and facts
  • Ending with a strong argument, summary, or call to action

 

Please complete the following self-assessment to review your knowledge of expository and persuasive writing. Fill in the blank to indicate if the sentence is an example of persuasive or expository writing.

Here is a self-assessment to help you review the key words from this module.

 

 

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