PERSUASIVE WRITING

Goal: Today students will begin writing a persuasive essay. They will learn the definition of persuasive writing as well as as its function.

Monday:
Plan your response to the writing prompt
Jot down notes about the points you wish to make
Write an outline and begin a rough draft of your material

1. Students will be placed in groups to brainstorm an argument for or against an issue which effects high school students
2. Students will take notes on a teacher-presented powerpoint. This will give students an understanding of the importance of persuasive essays.
3. Students will begin their own persuasive essays, the prompts, as well as directions, are as follows:

Select one of the following prompts: Please type the prompt at the top of your paper.YOU MUST SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING PROMPTS:

Prompt#1:
Some people have suggested that keeping animals in zoos is cruel to these animals. These people feel that animals have the right to live in freedom, as people in our country do. Do you agree or disagree with this position?

Write a letter to persuade readers to the local paper to accept your ideas and opinions. Explain why your ideas will benefit not only animals but also people.

Prompt #2
What do you enjoy about your favorite television show? Is it the kind program that is played? Are the actors unique? Is it set in a special location? Does the kind of show appeal to you (reality show, drama, comedy etc)? Why is this program so much better than others on tv?

Write an essay in which you try to persuade readers to watch your favorite television program. What ideas will you present to show that your opinion should be followed?

DIRECTIONS:
STATE YOUR OPINION CLEARLY
SUPPORT YOUR OPINION WITH SPECIFIC DETAILS
PRESENT YOUR IDEAS CLEARLY AND LOGICALLY
USE WORDS AND WELL-CONSTRUCTED SENTENCES EFFECTIVELY\
CORRECT ANY ERRORS IN SPELLING, PUNCTUATION AND CAPITALIZATION
SPEND 5-10 MINUTES SETTING YOUR FOCUS. THIS WILL HELP YOU LEAVE TIME TO COMPLETE THE REMAINING STAGES OF WRITING FOR DAY 1

REMEMBER TO WORK CAREFULLY, BECAUSE A CLEAR FOCUS WILL HELP COMPLETE THE OTHER STAGES OF THE ESSAY MORE SUCCESSFULLY

Standards:
1.4.11.C Write Persuasive Pieces
1.5.11.A Write with a Sharp Distinctive Focus
1.5.11.C Write with a controlled and/or subtle organization