2. To persuade means to convince.
Persuasive writing must include all the
arguments needed to persuade.
For example if we were going to
convince our community that
violence should be stopped now,
we must follow the five steps of
writing.
3.
4. Establish a situationEstablish a situation
Develop a point of
view
Include pertinent
documented evidence
Include pertinent
documented evidence
From what
perspective?
According to whose
opinion?
From what
perspective?
According to whose
opinion?
The significance of
events
Conclusions that can be
drawn from those events
The significance of
events
Conclusions that can be
drawn from those events
5. A two-part sentence with the Occasion
(subject/reason for writing) and the
Position (what you plan to prove or
explain).
For example:
I have lived in several states; however;
there is only one I would call home.
A two-part sentence with the Occasion
(subject/reason for writing) and the
Position (what you plan to prove or
explain).
For example:
I have lived in several states; however;
there is only one I would call home.
6.
7. Create an organizing
structure
Create an organizing
structure
Provide a sense of
closure to the
writing.
Provide a sense of
closure to the
writing.
- Use a range of
appropriate strategies
to address the
reader’s arguments
and concerns
- Use a range of
appropriate strategies
to address the
reader’s arguments
and concerns
Select the method of
development to best
advance the
argument or position
to the audience
Select the method of
development to best
advance the
argument or position
to the audience
8. Contain a number in the
topic sentence to help to
focus the writer and
reader on the information
to follow.
Contain a number in the
topic sentence to help to
focus the writer and
reader on the information
to follow.
9. 1. A power or number statement
can be long or short.
2. A power or number sentence
contains a number word.
3. The number or power word
tells the reader that the writer
will present a certain amount of
information.
1. A power or number statement
can be long or short.
2. A power or number sentence
contains a number word.
3. The number or power word
tells the reader that the writer
will present a certain amount of
information.
10.
11.
12. An argument involves the process of
establishing a claim and then proving it
with the use of logical reasoning,
examples, and research.
An argument involves the process of
establishing a claim and then proving it
with the use of logical reasoning,
examples, and research.
13. Guides an audience through your
reasoning process
Offers a clear explanation of each
argued point
Demonstrates the credibility of the
writer
Guides an audience through your
reasoning process
Offers a clear explanation of each
argued point
Demonstrates the credibility of the
writer
14. Title
Introduction
• Thesis statement
Body Paragraphs
• Constructing Topic
Sentences
• Building Main Points
• Countering the
Opposition
Conclusion
Title
Introduction
• Thesis statement
Body Paragraphs
• Constructing Topic
Sentences
• Building Main Points
• Countering the
Opposition
Conclusion
15. Why do you need one?
Introduces the topic of
discussion to the
audience
Generates reader
interest in the argument
Why do you need one?
Introduces the topic of
discussion to the
audience
Generates reader
interest in the argument
Creating a Title
Try to grab attention by:
Offering a provocative
image
Picking up on words or
examples offered in the
body or conclusion of
the paper
Asking a question
Avoid titles that are too
general or lack
character
Creating a Title
Try to grab attention by:
Offering a provocative
image
Picking up on words or
examples offered in the
body or conclusion of
the paper
Asking a question
Avoid titles that are too
general or lack
character
16. Acquaints the reader with the topic and
purpose of the paper
Generates the audience’s interest in
the topic
Offers a plan for the ensuing argument
Acquaints the reader with the topic and
purpose of the paper
Generates the audience’s interest in
the topic
Offers a plan for the ensuing argument
18. The MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE in
your paper
Lets the reader know the main idea of
the paper
Answers the question: “What am I
trying to prove?”
Not a factual statement, but a claim
that has to be proven throughout the
paper
The MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE in
your paper
Lets the reader know the main idea of
the paper
Answers the question: “What am I
trying to prove?”
Not a factual statement, but a claim
that has to be proven throughout the
paper
19. The thesis statement should guide your
reader through your argument.
The thesis statement is generally
located in the introduction of the paper.
A thesis statement may also be located
within the body of the paper or in the
conclusion, depending upon the
purpose or argument of the paper.
The thesis statement should guide your
reader through your argument.
The thesis statement is generally
located in the introduction of the paper.
A thesis statement may also be located
within the body of the paper or in the
conclusion, depending upon the
purpose or argument of the paper.
20. Body paragraphs build upon the claims made
in the introductory paragraph (s)-
Occasion /Position Statement
Organize with the use of topic. Sentences that
illustrate the main idea of each paragraph.
Offering a brief explanation of the history or
recent developments in your topic within the
early body paragraphs can help the audience
to become familiarized with your topic and the
complexity of the issue.
Body paragraphs build upon the claims made
in the introductory paragraph (s)-
Occasion /Position Statement
Organize with the use of topic. Sentences that
illustrate the main idea of each paragraph.
Offering a brief explanation of the history or
recent developments in your topic within the
early body paragraphs can help the audience
to become familiarized with your topic and the
complexity of the issue.
21. Paragraphs may be ordered in
several ways, depending upon
the topic and purpose of your
argument:
General to specific information
Most important point to least
important point
Weakest claim to strongest
claim
Paragraphs may be ordered in
several ways, depending upon
the topic and purpose of your
argument:
General to specific information
Most important point to least
important point
Weakest claim to strongest
claim
22. Addressing the claims of the
opposition is an important component
in building a convincing argument.
It demonstrates your credibility as a
writer--you have researched multiple
sides of the argument and have come
to an informed decision.
Addressing the claims of the
opposition is an important component
in building a convincing argument.
It demonstrates your credibility as a
writer--you have researched multiple
sides of the argument and have come
to an informed decision.
23. Consider your audience when you offer
your counterargument.
Conceding to some of your opposition’s
concerns can demonstrate respect for
their opinions.
Remain tactful yet firm
Using rude or deprecating language can
cause your audience to reject your
position without carefully considering
your claims.
Consider your audience when you offer
your counterargument.
Conceding to some of your opposition’s
concerns can demonstrate respect for
their opinions.
Remain tactful yet firm
Using rude or deprecating language can
cause your audience to reject your
position without carefully considering
your claims.
24. Your conclusion should
reemphasize the main points made
in your paper.
You may choose to reiterate a call to
action or speculate on the future of
your topic, when appropriate.
Avoid raising new claims in your
conclusion.
Your conclusion should
reemphasize the main points made
in your paper.
You may choose to reiterate a call to
action or speculate on the future of
your topic, when appropriate.
Avoid raising new claims in your
conclusion.
25. Choosing a Subject
Gathering Details
What is violence?
What are the causes of
violence from the point
of view of your own self,
your family, your friends
and your community?
What are the effects of
violence?
What generates
violence?
When is it that
violence increases or
escalates?
Where has violence
taken its toll?
How can we stop or
prevent violence?
Why is there so much
violence ?
26. Search for information about the
causes of violence.
Interview someone who has suffered
the effects of violence.
Search for information in books,
magazines or interviews about the
possible solutions against violence.
Search for information about the
causes of violence.
Interview someone who has suffered
the effects of violence.
Search for information in books,
magazines or interviews about the
possible solutions against violence.
27. Organize all the information in complete sentences
and don’t worry about spelling or layout at this time.
Make sure your essay has a beginning. The
beginning should state the focus of your writing and
what is your opinion.
Make sure your essay has a middle. In the middle
part of your writing, make sure you use all the
necessary arguments to convince your reader .
Make sure your essay has a conclusion at the end.
In ending your essay explains why you have the
opinion that you have and why your reader should
have the same opinion.
28. Cut or Re-write
Keep
Openings that are
unclear or uninteresting
Sentences that include
extra ideas that are not
related to your main
point.
Sentences that are
confusing or lack
specific details
Sentences and
paragraphs that are
interesting, important or
entertaining.
Sentences that relate to
your main point or focus
or can not convince the
reader.
Sentences that add
supporting examples
and details
29. Checking for Errors in :
Spelling
Punctuation
Grammar
Capitalization
Checking for Errors in :
Spelling
Punctuation
Grammar
Capitalization
30. Final Copy Must
be:
Clean of errors
Attractively presented
With pictures
Deliver to an
audience: the readers
Final Copy Must
be:
Clean of errors
Attractively presented
With pictures
Deliver to an
audience: the readers
