Persuasive Non-Fiction

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To inform
• To persuade

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

What are the components of a persuasive writing?

• Argument, Details, Thesis
• Introduction, Thesis Statement, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
•  Topic sentence, Details, Concluding Sentence
• Who cares?

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

How many body paragraphs do you need, at least, in a persuasive writing?

• 5
• 4
• 2
• 3

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

Which two paragraphs are the most similar?

• None of the paragraphs are similar.
• Introduction and Conclusion
  
•  Conclusion and Body Paragraphs
• Introduction and Body Paragraphs

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CCSS.RI.1.9

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.K.9

CCSS.RL. 6.7

CCSS.RL.K.6

Which of the following exam questions requires a piece of persuasive writing in answer?

• Write an article reviewing a new local restaurant
• Write a magazine article to inform readers about a recent 'reading challenge' at your school
• A local business wants to start a puppy farm. Write a speech opposing their planning application
• Describe the scene in a city centre on a hot summer's day

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

What does it mean to 'appeal to reason'?

• To exclude emotive language from your writing
• To support your points with evidence
• To build your arguments logically while recognising your audience as logical people
• To appeal to a shared sense of morality

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

What might happen if you do not consider the needs of your audience?

• Your audience will be less likely to be engaged or be persuaded to change their minds
• Your audience will rebel against you
• Your audience will certainly change their minds
• You will be sent to see the headteacher

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

What should be included in the introduction to a piece of persuasive writing?

• A joke
• A brief autobiography
• To appeal to a shared sense of morality
• To build your arguments logically while recognising your audience as logical people

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8

7.When planning persuasive writing...

•  use a good quality pen
  
•  list all the points you want to make
•  write all your thoughts down as quickly as you can

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CCSS.RI.1.5

CCSS.RI.1.8

CCSS.RI.2.8

CCSS.RI.K.5

CCSS.RI.K.8