persuasive writing

persuasive writing

Today we are talking about having supporting details

When we write a persuasive essay we are trying to persuade!

Persuade.. what is that?

Multiple Choice

If I'm trying to persuade you, I'm trying to

• teach you

• convince you

• entertain you

Everyone has an opinion when it comes to persuasive writing!

Poll

Do you like sleeping early or late?

• early!

• late!

Poll

Do you like waking up late or early?

• late!

• early!

Today let's go over supporting details

When I ask you for supporting details, I am asking for proof. What's your evidence? How are you going to change my mind?

Let's find some supporting details (evidence) that vegetables are healthy by watching a video.

Take notes!

Open Ended

What were some supporting details from the video?

Open Ended

Let's practice writing our intro! Write me a topic sentence about our opinion on vegetables. They're good for you!

Open Ended

Now let's add some evidence to it!