Persuasive Letter Writing Techniques

Persuasive Letter Writing Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Amelia Wright

English, Education

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

The video tutorial guides students on how to transform a brainstorm into a persuasive letter outline. It emphasizes using Roman numerals and letters to structure the letter, focusing on introducing, elaborating, and concluding arguments. The lesson involves reviewing evidence, incorporating counterclaims, and organizing the outline effectively. The goal is to create a compelling letter to a housing developer, advocating for the preservation of the burrowing owl's habitat.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary goal of the lesson on outlining a persuasive letter?

To learn how to write a narrative essay

To outline a persuasive letter using Roman numerals and letters

To draft a scientific report on owls

To create a fictional story about owls

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main task in the lesson involving the burrowing owl?

To write a letter to a developer to save the owl's habitat

To create a habitat for owls

To draw a picture of an owl

To write a poem about owls

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in adapting John Moyer's arguments into an outline?

Ignoring the author's arguments

Publishing the letter

Drafting the final letter

Reviewing the evidence gathered during brainstorming

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to order the strongest evidence first in a persuasive letter?

To make the letter longer

To make the letter more colorful

To capture the reader's attention early

To confuse the reader

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be done with extra evidence that is too specific for a letter?

Use it as the main argument

Cross it out if it's too specific

Ignore it completely

Include it in the letter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of incorporating counterclaims in a persuasive letter?

To avoid addressing the main topic

To make the letter longer

To show that the main arguments are better than opposing ones

To confuse the reader

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How should one justify their main argument against a counterclaim?

By ignoring the counterclaim

By providing stronger evidence and reasoning

By changing the topic

By agreeing with the counterclaim

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in organizing the evidence for the letter?

Drafting without an outline

Introducing, elaborating, and concluding each argument

Writing a conclusion only

Ignoring the evidence

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be included in the introduction of the outline?

A list of unrelated topics

A brief introduction to the main arguments

A summary of the entire letter

A detailed history of owls

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the next step after completing the outline?

Starting a new topic

Ignoring the outline

Drafting and revising the letter

Publishing the letter immediately

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