Persuasive Texts intro

1. What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To inform

• To tell a story

• To tell 'how-to'

• To convince

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CCSS.RI.6.6

Which of these is a reason to write a persuasive writing?

• to make someone laugh

• to change someones mind about something

• to make people better persons

• to inform

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of the following texts uses persuasive skills?

• a novel

• a trailer of a movie

• a birthday card

• a set of rules

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.SL.6.3

The first process in writing before you start working on your draft is:

• brainstorm

• publish

• revise

• edit

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CCSS.W.6.5

One of the main goals of persuasive writing is to _________ your audience’s attitude about a subject...

• quote

• change

• hook

• question

• transition

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.RI.6.8

The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince your reader to think or act in a certain way.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.W.6.1C

To convince your reader to think or act in a certain way, you should only think about what you think and what you want to say.

• True

• False

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.W.6.1C

Your audience will be motivated to think or do what you want when you appeal to their:

• needs

• emotions

• concerns

• All the above

All of the following are reasons people use persuasive writing except?

• To convince others to adopt a certain point of view

• To convince others to accept that the writer's position as valid

• To convince others to take some action.

• To tell a story.

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Which of the following is an example of persuasive writing?

• A short story entitled "My Life as a Pet"

• A political campaign speech

• The autobiography of Nelson Mandela

• An essay on the causes of water pollution

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CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

CCSS.RI.6.8