Persuasive Writing

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To inform

• To entertain or tell a story

• To convince or persuade

• To give directions

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

After reading a strong persuasive message, a person would most likely.....

• learn how to do something

• agree with the message

• feel happy

• play a board game

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RI.3.2

CCSS.SL.3.2

A salesperson uses persuasion to make you.....

• feel happy

• buy a product

• learn how to do something

• do research

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

The goal of an argument is to .......

• entertain someone with a good story

• get someone to see your point of view

• learn something

• feel happy

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CCSS.RI.3.6

CCSS.W.3.1A

CCSS.W.3.1B

Which of the statements would be the weakest argument to persuade your parents to let you see a movie:

• You saved up your allowance so you could buy the ticket.

• You have a ride to and from the movie theater with a friend's parent.

• It's not a school night.

• The movie is too scary

Q. True or False?

You can use persuasive writing to convince your family, friends, teachers and even strangers

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

What is the name of the paragraph that STARTS your persuasive text?

• Body paragraph

• Introduction

• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1A

What is the LAST paragraph in your persuasive called?

• Introduction

• Conclusion

• Body paragraphs

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1D

CCSS.W.3.2D

CCSS.W.3.3D

Which of the following would be the strongest argument to persuade you to buy a new video game:

• The video game is expensive.

• The video game has OK graphics.

• The video game is almost as fun as the ones you have.

• The video game won an award for Game of the Year.

Tags

CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

'We have a responsibility to care for this poor lost dog' is an example of

• Repetition

• Appeal to emotions or values

• Figure of speech

• Expert evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A