Persuasive Essay Writing Year 7 Literacy Persuasion vs Narrative Writing Persuasive Purpose Types Structure Features Narrative Persuasion vs Narrative Writing Purpose Persuasive Narrative • Present a point of view Tells a story • Persuade the reader Types • Argument • Short story • Discussion (balanced argument) • Fairy tale • Debate • Mystery • Real or imaginary Structure • Introduction – state opinion • Body – main point - supporting evidence - link back to argument Features • Orientation – set the scene • Complication – series of events - climax • Conclusion – reinforce position • Resolution – how the problem is solved • Repetition • Descriptive language • Compare & contrast • Figurative language • Metaphor / simile / etc Persuasive Writing Success Criteria This is what makes a successful piece of persuasive essay writing Copy the following slides into your books Introduction of Persuasive Essay I have chosen a title that reinforces my opinion I have used a string hook to engage my reader I have given a clear description of the issue I have clearly stated my opinon on the issue I have made a brief mention of the issues to follow in my writing Body of Persuasive Essay I have 3 or more good arguments (the power of 3, one of the features of persuasive texts) I have included evidence to support my texts & appeal to the minds of my readers I have included elaborations on the evidence I have used excellent persuasive language choices Power of three Emotive – powerful adverbs/adjectives Rhetorical questions Repetition (say it again) Undermine opposing views Anecdotes or testimonies Facts & figures Exaggeration Conclusion of Persuasive Essay I have restated my opinion I have summerised my reasons for my opinon I have included a call to action or a closing statement Persuasive Essay Structure Copy this into your books Look at the basic essay test that has been handed out to you Can you find examples in the text for all of the structures? Introduction Attention grabbing hook Description of the issue Opinion statement Mention the ideas to follow Body Paragraph 1 & subsequent paragraphs: point Evidence / example (appeal to the mind) Elaborate (appeal to the emotion) Conclusion Restate your opinion Summerise the 3 or more reasons Call to action or closing
