Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. What's the best way he can persuade his parents to say yes?

He can explain that the vacation will be educational and safe.

He can tell them that he will be sad and stay in bed if he can't go.

He can say that he'll hate his parents if they don't let him go.

He can ask them for the money that he needs for the trip.

Karla is giving a speech about why students should have class pets. What should she do to persuade her audience?

give specific examples of pets that are clean and easy to take care of

keep repeating the same thing until everyone agrees

tell her audience that she's a really good student, so they should agree with her

tell her audience the story of how her cat died

1. When you argue, you are giving reasons for or against something. You might make an argument in school for a paper or presentation. Or you could make an argument at home when you're talking with friends and family. You're much more likely to make a strong point with your argument if you prepare. You will also make a strong point if you provide a lot of solid evidence to back up, or support, your claim. Read the following passage. Bike riding should be banned from public parks. Cyclists may enjoy riding on the trails, but there is not enough room for both bikers and walkers. Bikes also sometimes crash into people walking or playing in the park. Cyclists should be asked to get off their bikes and walk them through the park instead of riding. This way, everyone can enjoy the park. Which detail from the passage uses evidence to support the claim that bike riding should be banned from public parks?

"Bikes also sometimes crash into people walking or playing in the park."

"Cyclists may enjoy riding on the trails..."

C. "Cyclists should be asked to get off their bikes and walk them through the park instead of riding."

"This way, everyone can enjoy the park."

1. Smiling can be a great strategy to use when presenting an argument in person. In writing, there are other strategies you can use to be persuasive. You can use facts to support your claims. You can anticipate a counterclaim. This means you can imagine what someone may argue against your claim and then write about those concerns. Read the following passage. Bike riding should be allowed in public parks. Both cyclists and walkers can easily share the trails as long as they follow the rules of the park. According to the rules, cyclists should stay on the right side of the trails and always let walkers pass first. Some people may argue that cyclists do not always follow the rules. The parks department should make sure that the rules are clearly posted in the parks. This will remind people of how they should share this space. Which of the following details from the passage anticipates a counterclaim to the argument that bike riding should be allowed in public parks?

"Some people may argue that cyclists do not always follow the rules."

"Bike riding should be allowed in public parks."

"According to the rules, cyclists should stay on the right side of the trails and always let walkers pass first."

"Both cyclists and walkers can easily share public trails..."

When you are trying to persuade someone, appeal to your listener. Make your argument about the other person and not just about yourself. For example, if you're selling lemonade, saying, "Buy my lemonade because I'm awesome" is not a strong argument. Instead, give the other person examples of why buying your lemonade will benefit them. "It's a hot day, and you won't be thirsty if you drink my lemonade!" is an argument that appeals to the listener. The following passage is written for teachers. Use it to answer the question below. School buses should play music in the morning for students. As a teacher, imagine how much more energized, focused and ready to learn your students would be if they were motivated by the music they enjoy. I love listening to music in the morning. Other students would certainly enjoy this, too. It would also give students the chance to relax and reflect before beginning the school day. Which detail from the passage provides the best example of appealing to an audience?

"As a teacher, imagine how much more energized, focused and ready to learn your students would be..."

"I love listening to music in the morning."

"School buses should play music in the morning for students."

"Other students would certainly enjoy this, too."

1. Weak arguments might might be very general instead of being specific. If Elsie had said that the camping trip would be "fun," she would not have been as convincing. Instead, she is specific about why the trip would be fun for her. Read the following passage. I should be allowed to go to the dance because it will be awesome. I'll get to see my friends and show off my dancing talents. I've been practicing a new dance for two months! Going to the dance will help build my social skills, and there will be teachers chaperoning the whole time. Which detail is the weakest part of the argument?

"I should be allowed to go to the dance because it will be awesome."

"Going to the dance will help build my social skills..."

"...there will be teachers chaperoning the whole time."

"I'll get to see my friends and show off my dancing talents."

Effective Persuasion Techniques

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

1. People use persuasive language to

teach someone how to do something

convince someone to act or agree

encourage someone who's feeling down

paint a picture with words

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CCSS.RI.5.8

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CCSS.RI.7.8

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

learn how to do something

feel happy

agree with the message

start to cry

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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 is almost as fun as the ones you have.

The video game has OK graphics.

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

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CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A salesperson uses persuasion to make you

buy a product

do research

learn how to do something

feel happy

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The goal of an argument is to

entertain someone with a good story

learn something

get someone to see your point of view

sound smart

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Read the passage below. What is the child trying to do?

Hey mom, I really think we should make my bedtime half an hour later. Everyone in my class goes to sleep later than I do. I don't think I need as much sleep as I used to. Each night I lay awake for a long time before I go to sleep.

give reasons to support his argument

entertain his mother

teach his mother how to do something

get to sleep before his mother

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these 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 for yourself.

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

It's not a school night.

The movie is a little violent.

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

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Effective Persuasion Techniques

1. People use persuasive language to

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

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

A salesperson uses persuasion to make you

The goal of an argument is to

Read the passage below. What is the child trying to do? Hey mom, I really think we should make my bedtime half an hour later. Everyone in my class goes to sleep later than I do. I don't think I need as much sleep as I used to. Each night I lay awake for a long time before I go to sleep.

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

Ishmael wants to go on vacation with his friend's family. What's the best way he can persuade his parents to say yes?

Karla is giving a speech about why students should have class pets. What should she do to persuade her audience?

1. Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold? Dad, I want to start a babysitting business. It will teach me to be responsible. I can babysit after school and get paid. I promise to get my homework done, too.

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Read the passage below. What is the child trying to do?

Hey mom, I really think we should make my bedtime half an hour later. Everyone in my class goes to sleep later than I do. I don't think I need as much sleep as I used to. Each night I lay awake for a long time before I go to sleep.

1. Read the statements below. What is the statement in bold?

Dad, I want to start a babysitting business. It will teach me to be responsible. I can babysit after school and get paid. I promise to get my homework done, too.