Persuasive Writing

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To inform
• To persuade

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

When should you use brainstorming and make a plan before you write?

• Only when I have time

• When its a fun topic

• All the time

• Never, it takes to long

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a claim?

• an opinion that states something to be true

• a fact from multiple pieces of research

• a way to hook your reader

• a jury's statement

What is a thesis statement?

• a sentence that hooks the reader and it's the first sentence of the introduction

• a sentence that argues the other side's main claim or argument

• a sentence that states your main claim; it is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph

• a sentence that states your main claim; it is the first sentence of the introduction paragraph

A reason needs to be supported by 

• reasons
• opinion
• hook
• evidence and facts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does it mean to paraphrase?

• Summarize a fact in your own words

• Repeat a quote from research

• State your own opinion

• Plagiarism

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

What is a counterclaim?

What type of sentence always starts a body paragraph?

• Topic Sentence
• Supporting Detail
• Restated Thesis

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

According to an article from Healthline, "More than 90% of American kids play video games."

This is an example of what type of evidence?

• Anecdotal

• Detailed

• Empirical

• Random

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is anecdotal evidence?

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1