Persuasive Writing Process (Up Until the Body Paragraphs)

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What is the first step in the persuasive writing process?

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Choose your easiest argument.

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What do you do after choosing your easiest argument?

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Choose your two reasons.

Front

True or false: You can copy red reasons word-for-word from the text.

Back

False

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Where do you get your words for the thesis statement?

Back

The prompt.

Front

What does the claim in persuasive writing do?

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It tells your readers your perspective.

Front

True or false: The claim explains why you feel the way you do.

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False

Front

What does the 'O' section in the introduction paragraph provide?

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A counterclaim.

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

A statement that opposes your main argument.

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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

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To convince the reader to agree with your point of view.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

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A sentence that summarizes the main point of your essay.