Persuasive Features
Which persuasive feature is found at the beginning of the introduction paragraph, and grabs the reader's attention?
Hook
Is it reliable? Why or why not?
(Wikipedia)
It is NOT reliable because anyone can make edits to the website.
Which is an effective title?
"Energy Drinks"
or
"A Drinking Problem"
"A Drinking Problem"
What is the last paragraph of an essay called?
Conclusion
Which word is stronger?
Dull or boring?
Dull
What persuasive feature supports the thesis and can be proven true?
Fact
Is it reliable? Why or why not?
(The World Health Organization)
This IS a reliable source because it is a professional organization that has done thorough research on its subject.
Which is a stronger counterclaim?
1. "People who want laws placed on teenagers are controlling."
2. "Many critics of the proposed law change argue that there is already too much government intervention in people's lives and that teens are mature enough to spend their own money as they wish."
2
What are the two pieces that make an introduction paragraph?
Hook and thesis
Which word is stronger?
Walked or strolled?
Strolled
What persuasive feature acknowledges that others may think differently and presents an opposing claim?
Counterclaim
Is it reliable? Why or why not?
(.gov)
It IS a reliable source because it is from a government website professional.
Why is the hook, "Imagine a world where we have used up all of our nonrenewable resources and no longer have gas to power our cars, no coal to make energy, and no natural gas to power our household items." a stronger hook than, "Sources of renewable energy are important."?
What is a thesis and why is it important?
A thesis is the author's opinion + reasons.
A thesis is important because it tells the reader the main idea or opinion the author will have for the essay.
Which word choice is stronger?
Look forward to or anticipated?
Anticipated
What persuasive feature is the first thing you see and implies the author's point of view or opinion about the topic?
Title
Why is this a fact?
A recent report by the World Health Organization says the products are potentially "a significant public health problem," especially for youth (Breda).
This is a fact because it comes from a reliable source.
Which is an effective fact?
1. According to the Klaus S. Lackner, the director of the Center for Negative Carbon Emissions and professor of Engineering at Arizona State University, "Dumping carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the air raises their concentrations in the atmosphere and causes gradual warming."
2. According to Wikipedia, "Renewable resources are a part of Earth's natural environment and the largest components of its ecosphere."
1
What are two "reasons" included in the body paragraphs of a persuasive essay?
Fact and opinion
Why is word choice important to persuasive writing?
Word choice is important to persuasive writing because it adds more emotion and strength to the writing.
What two persuasive features are these?
1. Asks the reader to "move" or do something in response to their argument.
2. Uses evidence to show why the counterclaim is wrong or inaccurate.
1. Call to action.
2. Rebuttal.
Is .org a reliable source? Why or why not?
.org can be reliable, but it is not as reliable as other sources. (.gov, .edu)
Create your own claim, counterclaim, and rebuttal.
Student responses will vary.
Name the parts of an essay in the order they appear.
Introduction, Body Paragraphs, Conclusion
"This gradual warming is causing many horrific effects on the world, including: an increase in hurricanes due to rising sea levels, many species of animals going extinct because their habitats are changing, and extreme temperatures across the world that make it almost unbearable to go outside."
horrific, extreme, unbearable