Format
What ALL goes into the first paragraph in a personal and persuasive essay?
thesis, 3 reasons
What are some words to show the sense of URGENCY?
right now, immediately, now
What is the first step in our writing process?
brainstorm, talk about ideas, prewrite
What is an opinion?
point of view, argument, thesis, personal belief
What is stamina? Why is it important?
Stamina- time you are able to work the entire time
important- pushes you to learn and write/read the entire time, helps with focus and goal setting, etc.
What goes into paragraph 2?
restated thesis and reason 1, 3 mini stories and examples, quotes, emotions, setting
True or False: You should include emotions to tug at people's heart strings?
If true, why?
True- get an emotional response, helps persuade
What all do you need to do in your published piece? What should I see? What should be included?
neat, all 5 paragraphs, persuasive techniques, 3 reasons, personal examples, etc.
first, then, next, lastly... etc.
What goes into paragraph 3?
restated thesis and reason 2, 3 mini stories and examples, quotes, emotions, setting
What is something you should do in your writing to make sure you get your point across?
- restate thesis multiple times in many ways
What do we do when we EDIT?
spelling, punctuation, capitalization
What does it mean to PERSUADE?
get someone on your side, get someone to take your opinion
Connect the personal and persuasive writing unit to our two debates. How are they alike and different?
multiple answers
What goes into paragraph 4?
restated thesis and reason 1, 3 mini stories and examples, quotes, emotions, setting
What should all mini stories have?
personal examples, beginning, middle, end, details, mental picture, related to reasons
What do we do when we REVISE?
grammatical errors, add to our story, add details, make it better and stronger
What is a strong author's voice? What does this mean and why is it important?
You can tell WHO is writing based on the language, matches the author, captures the tone or mood of your essay
What is the difference between realistic fiction stories and a personal and persuasive essay?
Realistic fiction- story, made up, not real, detailed, beginning, middle, end, purpose to entertain
Opinion Essay- personal and persuasive, states a thesis, 3 reasons, and personal mini stories, purpose to persuade
What goes into paragraph 5?
restated thesis, 3 reasons restated, main points to wrap up
What are TRAITS or QUALITIES of good persuasive writing? In other words, what should each body paragraph include?
Include: research, quotes, personal mini stories, examples, emotions
What does FOCUS mean in WRITING?
- stay on one topic for a long time
- be on task and on topic
Name as many WORDS to show it's an opinion as you can within the time limit.
best, least, favorite, I like... better... etc.
What is the most valuable lesson Mrs. King has taught you so far this year and why?
multiple answers