Transcript Persuasive Strategies

Persuasive Writing
How to write so people will agree
with you.
Elements of Persuasive Texts
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The issue is the idea that you are writing
about.
• The point of view is your opinion about
the issue.
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The evidence is the reasons you are using
to support your argument.
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The examples provide support and help
to illustrate the reasons.
Choosing a topic
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Why I should have a pet
School uniforms are a bad idea
Kids should be allowed to drive
Fast food is good for you
Soccer is better than baseball
Recess should be longer
Schools don’t need a dress code
The school day should be shorter
Gum should be allowed in school
Thinking about your topic
• one way to explore your ideas is to first
consider the different sides of the issue.
• Think aloud and record one or two reasons
for and one or two reasons against the issue
from the information that you already know.
TV is bad for kids
• Reasons FOR the
issue:
– They sit around and
don’t exercise
leading to obesity
– There is a lot of
violence and
inappropriate stuff
on tv
• Reasons AGAINST
the issue:
– There are a lot of
excellent learning
shows
Write your outline
• Introduction – State your point of view – tell what
you are going to prove with your essay and why it
is important. Begin with a great lead sentence.
• Body (middle) Two paragraphs – each one has a
fact and/or example to support your point of view.
• Body (continued) One paragraph that gives a
reason someone might disagree with you – and
why they are wrong (dispute the
counteragument)
• Conclusion - restates your point of view.
Lets talk about the
counterargument
• A counterargument has three parts:
• 1. Counterclaim: Some people feel that sharks are
bloodthirsty predators.
• 2. Evidence: About thirty species of sharks are known to
attack humans.
• 3. Discrediting this evidence by providing other evidence:
However, there are a total of over 350 kinds of sharks!
That means that for the 30 species that may have attacked
humans, there are at least 30 others that haven’t! Yet we
lump all sharks into this “bloodthirsty” image.
Writing your introduction – ideas
for a lead sentence:
• State both sides of the issue, and make it
clear which side you support.
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Begin with a quote or anecdote that
draws the reader in right from the start.
• Ask a thought-provoking question to get
the reader thinking about the issue.
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State an interesting statistic or fact.
Tips to persuade
• To help sway people to your side – you can
use these ideas:
Research
Using reliable research can help
your argument seem important.
Example: A recent
study found that
students who watch
TV during the week
don’t do as well in
school.
Getting people to feel happy, sad,
or angry can help your argument.
Example: Your
donation might
just get this puppy
off the street and
into a good home.
Try to convince your audience
that this issue is time sensitive.
Example: Greenhouse gases are
melting our polar caps so fast that
we have to act now!
Words and phrases to use:
• Although some people believe _____, it may actually be
argued that _____.
• Some people feel that _____. In reality, however, _____.
• Despite _____, I want to argue that _____.
• While it may be true that _____, the real point to consider is
that _____.
• Even though most people don’t see _____, I want to suggest
_____.
Words that persuade
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Important
Best
Effective
Strong reason
Deserve
Practical
Benefits
Perfect solution
If …, then …
Words to list reasons and show
sequence:
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First, …, First of all, …, To begin
with, …
• Second, …, Secondly, …, In
addition, …, Next, …, Then, …
• Lastly, …, Finally, …, Most of all
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Words to add information or
examples:
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For example, …, For instance, …, In
order to …
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In addition, …, Another, …, Besides, …,
Together with, …, Along with, …
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Let’s not forget, …, Let’s remember, …,
Finally, …
Words to emphasize a point:
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As I just mentioned, …
For this reason, …, In fact, …
Surprisingly, …, Again, …
Words for your counterargument
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It might seem that …
Some people might think …
Of course …
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• • Discredit this evidence by providing other evidence:
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Nevertheless …
But …
However …
Despite this …
Words to summarize your point
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Please consider/reconsider …
In conclusion, …
Remember, …
This is important because …