Persuasive
Writing
What is persuasive writing?
What steps are needed to write an
effective essay?
What is Persuasive Writing?
Persuasive writing is…
An essay that tries to convince
the reader to believe what you
believe about a topic. If you
follow these steps you will
write an effective persuasive
paper.
What is Persuasive Writing?
Persuasive writing is…
An essay that tries to convince the reader to believe
what you believe about a topic. If you follow these
steps you will write an effective persuasive paper.
1. Choose an effective topic.
2. Research the topic you have chosen.
3. Write down three facts to support your position.
4. Look for three counter arguments.
5. Determine the audience you are writing for.
6. Write an effective Thesis Statement and support it.
Choosing a Topic
To begin a persuasive essay, you must first
have an opinion on a topic that you want
others to share your opinion.
Examples of Hot Topics:
 Gun Control
 Legalization of Marijuana
 Public Execution
 Abortion
 Homework
Research
 To be valid, an opinion or point of view must be
supported by facts and information.
 Once you know what you will write about, you
will need to do research on the topic.
 Research through interviewing people, or
reading newspaper, book, journal, or
Internet articles.
Writing for your Audience
When writing you need to know your audience. Answer
the following questions when you are deciding your
audience:
How much does the audience know about the topic?
Is the audience going to be for or against the topic?
How do you “Hook” the audience?
The thesis statement is a one sentence opinion at
the end of your introduction. This has to be a powerful
statement of your opinion. your thesis statement must:
* state your position on the topic.
* set up the structure for your entire paper.
Preparing your Persuasive Essay
* Support your thesis using research.
**three supporting facts that support your opinion.
*** These are your arguments.
Preparing your Persuasive Essay
* Support your thesis using research.
**three supporting facts that support your opinion.
*** These are your arguments.
* Find three Counter Arguments.
** Every issue has two sides. Explore what others
think and answer the Counter Arguments.
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Preparing your Persuasive Essay
* Support your thesis using research.
**three supporting facts that support your opinion.
*** These are your arguments.
* Find three Counter Arguments.
** Every issue has two sides. Explore what others
think and answer the Counter Arguments.
* Preparing Your Arguments.
** Having three facts on your side and three on the
other you will have created the body of your Essay.
Writing your Persuasive Essay
The Basics:
Brainstorm using the information you have gathered.
Write an outline to organize your thoughts.
Write your Rough Draft.
 Edit and make all corrections.
 Rewrite
Writing your Persuasive Essay
The Persuasive:
 Write an effective introduction with a “hook”. This is
your chance to engage the reader. This is where you
put in your Thesis Statement, Your Argument.
 Write your three body paragraphs. Each of your
body paragraphs will have one of your arguments
supporting your position. This is also a time to refute
the opposing view.
 Write a conclusion that will leave a lasting
impression on the reader.
 Don’t introduce new information
What Not to do in Your Persuasive Essay
* Never use “I”.
* Never state the opposing view is “Stupid”.
* Keep opinions out of your paper.
To end this presentation, I want you to write a
persuasive essay Due Tomorrow.
PROMPT
Write a persuasive Essay for or against “Homework”.
The Essay must have three arguments for or against
“Homework”.
The Essay must be five (5) paragraphs and your
audience is me.