Persuasive Texts

a text that tries to persuade, or convince, people to accept a certain view or take a specific action.

• narrative

• persuasive

• expository

• how to

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Which of the following are not a type of persuasive text?

• speech getting classmates to vote for them

• debate on the topic of reducing trash use at school

• argument essay about why students should attend school year-round

• letter to the editor about why a new law should be passed

• research essay about dog breeds

refers to the author’s ideas and opinions about a topic or issue.

• point of view

• background information

• narrative

• idealism

• expressionism

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

Which of the following could have an influence on the author's point of view?

• age

• background / culture

• race / ethnicity

• education

• income (salary)

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

a main point (or statement) regarding a particular stance on something

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• support

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

opinion-based statements that tell readers why they should believe their claim

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• support

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Facts, statistics, surveys, examples, and expert opinions, all supporting the reasons.

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• stance

• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

restates the claim, summarizes the main points, and gives the reader a final idea to think about.

• introduction

• claims

• reasons

• evidence

• conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

reading through and considering whether the author's argument is sufficient, relevant, and supported by credible sources.

• Evaluating the argument

• Operating the argument

• Determining the argument

• Reading the argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1B

having ENOUGH claims, reasons, and evidence to support an argument means that the argument is _____________

• sufficient

• efficient

• extra information

• relevance

• credibility

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B