Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

to get the reader to change his/her mind, buy or do something.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• to inform the reader

• to tell a story

• to convince the reader to change their mind

• to entertain the reader

Examples:

billboards, book reviews, advertisements,

Things to think about...

Who is your audience? Who are you talking to? Who do you want to persuade?

teachers? friends? parents? strangers?

Appeal to your audiences...

emotions/ feelings, logic/mind

"Animals need shelter from the cold"

"Having a pet is proved to increase intelligence."

What is your purpose?

"I want..." "I want to change..." I disagree" "I deserve..." "You should..."

Poll

Which are examples of persuasive writing?

• An instruction manual on how to make a model airplane

• An advertisement discussing the benefits of eating apples

• A food review about a new resturaunt

• A science article about the Mars Rover.