Persuasive Writing

What is the name of the paragraph that STARTS your persuasive essay?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

Complete the sentence.

OPINION is what you _______________ about something.

• think

• feel

• believe

• think, feel and believe

A reason needs to be supported by 

• reasons
• opinion
• hook
• evidence and facts

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.

True or False?

You can use persuasive writing to convince your family, friends, teachers and even strangers of your point of view

• True

• False

What is the LAST paragraph in your essay called?

• Introduction

• Body Paragraph

• Conclusion

The purpose of persuasive writing is to...

• entertain your reader

• convince the reader you're view is correct.

• give directions

• explain how to perform an action.

Brainstorming is ..........

• dreaming of ideas.

• thinking of correct answers to questions.

• thinking of ideas that you might want to write about.

• getting ideas from friends.

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn
• Your opinion
• Reasons and evidence
• Details

When should you use brainstorming and make a plan before you write?

• Only when I have time

• When its a fun topic

• All the time

• Never, it takes to long