Wednesday:

Goal: Students will complete their persuasive essay outlines. Students will continue to work on their rough drafts. When finished, they will revise and edit their prompts.

Do not use the word "you" OR contractions in your prompt!

1. Review your writing prompt
2. Review your outline and rough draft
3. Revise and edit your rough draft


Notes from Persuasive Essay Presentation (Monday):

Definition of Persuasive Writing: material that tries to move a reader into taking an action, forming a new opinion or changing an opinion

Function of Persuasive Writing: requires writers to think critically and take a position on an issue of importance in school, work or the community

Types of Persuasive Writing: editorial, letter, proposal, explanation, defense of an issue, speech writing, persuasive essay, defense of a hypothesis, public service announcement, personal viewpoint essay, application/ resume and comparison/ evaluation.