Persuasive writing review

Persuasive vs Explanatory

Explanatory - informs/explains a topic

Persuasive - argues an idea (tries to make you think a certain way)

Persuasive






-convince/argue
-uses emotion
-logic (facts + evidence)
-strong, clear writing

Explanatory






-inform
-neutral, no opinions
-may follow a chronological order, cause/effect...

Multiple Choice

Which writing can include opinion?

• persuasive

• explantory

Multiple Choice

Which writing is neutral (no bias)?

• explanatory

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

Which writing would not have a paragraph about the childhood of a person?

• explanatory

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

Which writing argues an idea?

• explanatory

• persuasive

Multiple Choice

Math is useful to know.

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

Multiple Choice

Here's what you need to know about BlackPink.

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

Multiple Choice

Marie Curie is a famous scientist.

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

Multiple Choice

Marie Curie is the most famous scientist.

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

Multiple Choice

Students hate homework.

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

Multiple Choice

English is more important than Vietnamese.

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

Multiple Choice

Which writing can use logic (lý luận, emotions, and credibility (độ tin cậy).

• Persuasive

• Explanatory

Multiple Choice

Which writing should have strong and clear language?

• explantory

• persuasive

Task - Baamboozle

You will be placed into random groups to practice making arguments on different topics.
When done, you need to choose one of them to make a conversation you will act out in the 2nd period.