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What is Persuasive Writing
A persuasive essay is one which tries to convince a reader to believe what the writer believes about a certain topic. It tells the writer’s opinion and why the reader should agree.
1. The purpose of a persuasive essay is to:a. To inform and explainb. To tell a storyc. To convince the reader of somethingd. To summarize what you just read
3. The introductory paragraph will state your opinion or your position on the argument.a. Trueb. False
Now It’s Your Turn
Dr. Tutop wants to installed snack and soda machines in the lunchroom. The snack machines offer candy, chips, and baked goods. Students may use the machines at lunch time or after school. Several parents have complaints that these foods are unhealthy. They want the machines removed from the school.
Write a persuasive paper saying whether you agree or disagree that snack and soda machines should be in your school’s lunchroom.
Yellow Index Card (INTRODUCTION)
On your yellow index card write if you think our school should get vending machines.
How can you start your sentence? I believe…. I agree that… I disagree that…
White Index Card (BODY)
On your white index cards write three reasons to support your reason.
How can you start your sentence? One reason is… For example…. Another reason is… Also…