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What is the purpose of persuasive writing?
To convince someone of something
What is the most important part of a persuasive essay?
Opinion/Thesis
How many sentences does a paragraph typically have?
five to seven
What is each of the 5 parts of an "essay burger"
Introduction, argument 1, argument 2, argument 3, conclusion
A 'hook' is usually in an introduction. What is the purpose of a 'hook'?
To capture a readers attention.
How does an opinion text differ from a persuasive text?
One expresses information, the other convinces readers of something.
What do you include in your arguments?
Evidence
Name one persuasive technique.
Word choice, emotional appeal, rhetoric questions
A question that is not ment to be answered instead used to make someone think.
What does a conclusion sentence do?
Wrap up an idea or argument.
What is the purpose of evidence?
To support your argument.
What does a topic sentence do?
Introduces the argument the paragraph will explain.
Provide a strong opinion about school uniforms.
School uniforms should not exist because they are expensive and minimize student creativity.
Provide a strong opinion about using cell phones in schools.
Provide a strong opinion on year round school.
Summer breaks should exist because students need time to recharge and learn outside of the classroom.
Pizza is the best food. Provide a strong opinion that agrees or disagrees with this.
Pizza is the best food because it combines bread, sauce cheese and toppings into one delicious meal.