Persuasive Writing

Persuasive Writing

Step 1: Read the prompt carefully before you begin.

• Situation: Recent news reports show more and more recreational team sports leagues do away with scorekeeping in games in an effort to encourage children to be less competitive and to discourage any negative self-esteem after they “lose” a game or match. Additionally, the presence of the “participation” trophy has increased astronomically through the years. Kids are being rewarded for participating rather than for their real achievements.

• Directions for Writing: Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper either agreeing or disagreeing with the sole use of participation trophies.

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.


Kids should learn what it takes to get ahead a be competitive; therefore, participation trophies are a bad idea.

Write one reason you think kids should (not) be rewarded for participation.

Example: Kids will not attempt to do things if they are rewarded for just being there.

Example: Kids need to be rewarded and praised for what makes them unique.

Summarize your 3 reasons.

Example: people need to be held accountable for achievements.

Write another reason you think kids should (not) be rewarded for participation.

Write another reason you think kids should (not) be rewarded for participation.

Students need to rewarded for doing something, rather than just being there. They need to work towards making achievements rather than just being present. Lastly, kids need strive to be great and learn what makes them different from others. This is what makes them stand out as an individual.


Kids should learn what it takes to get ahead a be competitive; therefore, participation trophies are a bad idea.

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.


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



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

Everyone remembers the 2000 election between Bush and Gore that was too close to call for weeks.


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




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





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!

http://jc-schools.net/write/transition.htm

Step 6: From the graphic organizer to the paper.

Voting is your way to state your concerns and beliefs.• Taxes• Education

• War


office











For example,Moreover,

In other words,

For these reasons,

Each square will become a paragraph.


• 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.


• Begin the introductory paragraph with a hook. Samples of hooks can be found online.

According to a recent poll, seventy-five percent of teenagers who are old enough to vote do not exercise that right. 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.

http://jc-schools.net/write/hook.htm


• Begin the introductory paragraph with a hook. Samples of hooks can be found online.

According to a recent poll, seventy-five percent of teenagers who are old enough to vote do not exercise that right. 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.

http://jc-schools.net/write/hook.htm



• War


office












In other words,

For these reasons,

Next Paragraph


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



• War


office












In other words,

For these reasons,

Next Paragraph


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



• War


office












In other words,

For these reasons,

Next Paragraph


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



• War


office












In other words,

For these reasons,

Summary Paragraph


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

http://jc-schools.net/write/adj-list.htm

http://jc-schools.net/write/ly.htm

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

Remember

• You will need more than three body paragraphs when you do this for the test. We are just practicing!!

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