Persuasive Letter Writing Techniques

Persuasive Letter Writing Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

English, Education

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Amelia Wright

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The video tutorial guides students on drafting an engaging introduction for a persuasive letter. It begins with an overview of the writing process, emphasizing the importance of a hook to grab the reader's attention. The lesson provides a writing prompt about saving the burrowing owl's habitat and outlines the steps to create a compelling introduction: using a hook, building a bridge to the argument, and previewing the argument with evidence. The tutorial concludes with a demonstration of drafting the introduction using these techniques.

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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 introduction in a persuasive letter?

To list all evidence in detail

To grab the reader's attention and preview the argument

To provide a detailed argument

To summarize the entire letter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is an outline important in writing?

It is a mandatory requirement for all letters

It is used to impress the reader

It replaces the need for a final draft

It helps in organizing thoughts and structuring the letter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a technique for creating a hook?

Expert opinion

Rhetorical question

Anecdote

Detailed evidence

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of a rhetorical question in a hook?

To summarize the letter

To engage the reader and provoke thought

To provide a definitive answer

To list evidence

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should be included when building a bridge to your argument?

A conclusion

The reason for writing and the main argument

A summary of the entire letter

A detailed list of all evidence

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main argument in the example provided in the lesson?

The owls are not unique

The owls should be protected and not bulldozed

The owls are not endangered

The housing project is more important

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it important to list evidence in sequential order?

To confuse the reader

To avoid writing a conclusion

To provide a clear preview of the argument

To make the letter longer

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