Unit 2: Persuasive Writing

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Purpose of persuasive writing?

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To explain your thoughts to persuade the reader to think or act a certain way.

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Good persuasive writing states an opinion and supports it with convincing reasons and facts.

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True

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"Protecting the environment and its resources is important and takes work." Which word indicates the writer's strong feelings about this?

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Important

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Good persuasive writing uses opinion words.

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True

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Good persuasive writing is poorly organized with disconnected ideas.

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False

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Opinion word that focuses the reader on your ideas.

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I believe

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Writer's opinion: School should have a newspaper. Reasons: 1. We don't have one. 2. Curious about other classes. 3. Inform families and town about school. How many supporting reasons?

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3

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Type of writing:

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Persuasive writing

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Is this persuasive writing?

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No

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Persuasive writing?

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