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Journal Write about a time when YOU were persuaded to do something. What was the situation? How did it make you feel? What was the outcome?
Journal
Write about a time when YOU were persuaded to do something. What was the situation? How did it
make you feel? What was the outcome?
Persuasive Writing
Step 1: Read the prompt carefully before you begin.
Writing Situation: Many eighteen year olds who are old enough to vote, choose not to register, not participating in elections. Do you think it is important to register and exercise your right to vote?
Consider the reasons one would want to register and participate in elections.
Directions for Writing: Now write a persuasive essay stating whether or not eighteen year old should register and participate in elections. Give reasons to support your position arguing in such a convincing manner that others will agree with you.
Step 2: Take a stand.
Think about the stand that will provide three reasons for argument.
Step 3: Prepare the graphic organizer.
Now fold your paper into 4 squares.
Step 4: Complete the graphic organizer.
Unfold the paper and draw a box in the center. In the center box write a sentence to convey your stand.
Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Write one reason you think 18-year olds should vote.
Example: Every vote counts and is important.
Example: Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.
Summarize your 3 reasons.
Example: Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.
Write another reason you think 18-year olds should vote.
Write another reason you think 18-year olds should vote.
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Write 3 details about this reason.
Example: Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for office• Close elections for
laws/decisions• Send mandates to the
government.
Example: Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in democracy• Respect for lives being lost
protecting democracy
Summarize your 3 reasons.
Example: Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education• War
Write 3 details about this reason
Write 3 details about this reason.
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Elaborate on one detail.
Example: Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education• War
ELABORATE
Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Example: Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for office• Close elections for
laws/decisions• Send mandates to the
government.
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Elaborate on one detail.
ELABORATE
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
Step 3: Complete the graphic organizer.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.Example: Through voting we
practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in democracy• Respect for lives being lost
protecting democracy
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
Elaborate on one detail.
2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to voteto that nation.
ELABORATE
Step 5: Add transitions.Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education
• War
Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for
office
• Close elections for laws/decisions
• Send mandates to the government.
Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in
democracy• Respect for lives being
lost protecting democracy
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to vote to that nation.
For example, Moreover,
In other words,
For these reasons,
A list of transition words is online!
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education
• War
Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for
office
• Close elections for laws/decisions
• Send mandates to the government.
Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in
democracy• Respect for lives being
lost protecting democracy
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to vote to that nation.
For example,Moreover,
In other words,
For these reasons,
Each square will become a paragraph.
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
• The introductory paragraph (the center box) sums up each reason.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old. Voting is the way to tell politicians and government officials what is important to us. Through voting we exercise democracy, an act that others cannot experience without great loss.
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
• Begin the introductory paragraph with a hook. Samples of hooks can be found online.
Don’t like the way things are now? Well there is something you can do about it. Vote. Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old. Voting is the way to tell politicians and government officials what is important to us. Through voting we exercise democracy, an act that others cannot experience without great loss.
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
• Begin the introductory paragraph with a hook. Samples of hooks can be found online.
Don’t like the way things are now? Well there is something you can do about it. Vote. Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old. Voting is the way to tell politicians and government officials what is important to us. Through voting we exercise democracy, an act that others cannot experience without great loss.
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education
• War
Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for
office
• Close elections for laws/decisions
• Send mandates to the government.
Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in
democracy• Respect for lives being
lost protecting democracy
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to vote to that nation.
For example,Moreover,
In other words,
For these reasons,
Next Paragraph
Step 5: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
For example, voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs. How do you feel about raising taxes? What is important in the way of education for your children or your family? Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children. Your vote leads Congress in making those decisions. What signal do you want to send your representatives about the war?
Next Paragraph
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education
• War
Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for
office
• Close elections for laws/decisions
• Send mandates to the government.
Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in
democracy• Respect for lives being
lost protecting democracy
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to vote to that nation.
For example,Moreover,
In other words,
For these reasons,
Next Paragraph
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
Moreover, every vote counts and is important. There have been many close elections for political office. Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks. Your vote could impact a close election for a change in laws or a local decision. Through exercising your vote you send mandates to the government.
Next Paragraph
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education
• War
Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for
office
• Close elections for laws/decisions
• Send mandates to the government.
Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in
democracy• Respect for lives being
lost protecting democracy
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to vote to that nation.
For example,Moreover,
In other words,
For these reasons,
Next Paragraph
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
In other words, through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.Through registering to vote we set an example of our belief and demonstration of democracy. Voting shows a respect for the lives being lost protecting democracy for others, particularly in Iraq. 2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to vote to that nation.
Next Paragraph
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education
• War
Every vote counts and is important.• Close elections for
office
• Close elections for laws/decisions
• Send mandates to the government.
Through voting we practice "democracy“ which we are trying to bring to others.• Example being set• Demonstrate belief in
democracy• Respect for lives being
lost protecting democracy
It is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy.
Voting is not only the privilege but the responsibility of every 18 year-old.
Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children
Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.
2,000 American Troops that have lost their lives in Iraq trying to bring democracy and the right to vote to that nation.
For example,Moreover,
In other words,
For these reasons,
Summary Paragraph
Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.
For these reasons, it is important to exercise the right to vote. Through this process our beliefs and concerns are conveyed. Although many election contests are won by comfortable margins, some have been so close that a single vote has made the difference. We must show the world the importance of voting in a democracy. So if you don’t like the way things are going now, there is something you can do about it. VOTE.
Summary Paragraph
Ending PUNCH
Step 7: Vocabulary
Review your paragraphs. Can you add adjectives (describing words) and interesting adverbs (describing action words)?
ADJECTIVES ADVERBS
Step 7: Vocabulary
BEFORE:Congress can help or hinder families trying to raise their children.
AFTER:Congress can help or hinder hardworking families trying to raise their children.
Step 7: Vocabulary
BEFORE:There have been many close elections for political office.
AFTER:There have been many crucially close elections for political office.
Step 7: VocabularyRemember: The more sophisticated vocabulary you use…the higher your score.
bad
dreadful
Step 8: Visual ExpressionUse metaphors and similes to give your essay more visual expression.
There have been many close elections for political office.
There have been many political elections that have been as close as a barber’s shave.
Step 9: Reread Your WorkReread your work to make sure you have:
Taken a stand and stay on the topicGiven your reasons in the introductory paragraphHave paragraphs that support each reasonElaborate on a reason in each paragraphHave a summary paragraph that restates your reasonsBegin each paragraph with a transition wordInclude adjectives, adverbs, similes, and metaphors
Reflection
• Write one thing you learned about writing a persuasive paper.
