the facts about persuasive writing let’s break this down

The Facts about Persuasive WritingThe Facts about

Persuasive Writing

Let’s break this downLet’s break this down

Choose a SideChoose a Side

Pick a side you believe you can argue logically.

Pick a side you believe you can find ample evidence for.

Now write your side (yes or no he is captive.)

Pick a side you believe you can argue logically.

Pick a side you believe you can find ample evidence for.

Now write your side (yes or no he is captive.)

Reasons/ArgumentsReasons/Arguments

Write Three Reasons why you believe Tom is or is not captive on your graphic organizer.

Write Three Reasons why you believe Tom is or is not captive on your graphic organizer.

Time to combineTime to combine

Now combine your opinion sentence with your three arguments into ONE sentence.

Now combine your opinion sentence with your three arguments into ONE sentence.

Thesis StatementsThesis Statements

You just wrote your thesis statement!Ex1: Tom is more captive as a

king than as a pauper because he has no privacy, he is ill prepared for the responsibilities of monarchy, and he longs for his family.

You just wrote your thesis statement!Ex1: Tom is more captive as a

king than as a pauper because he has no privacy, he is ill prepared for the responsibilities of monarchy, and he longs for his family.

IntroductionsIntroductions

Ways to start:Anecdote (a story)Facts (quotes from book)Professional opinions

(internet)

Ways to start:Anecdote (a story)Facts (quotes from book)Professional opinions

(internet)

Good IntroductionsGood Introductions

Example 1: Anecdote Imagine being a sordid pauper living on

the violent streets of London. Imagine being neglected, abused, and starving. Now envision being a king in a lavishly decorated mansion with servants who obey every verbal decree that is given. One would think living the sumptuous life of a king would be better than the former; however, this is not always the case when considering privacy issues.

Example 1: Anecdote Imagine being a sordid pauper living on

the violent streets of London. Imagine being neglected, abused, and starving. Now envision being a king in a lavishly decorated mansion with servants who obey every verbal decree that is given. One would think living the sumptuous life of a king would be better than the former; however, this is not always the case when considering privacy issues.

Good introductionsGood introductions

Quote: “Leadership and learning are

indispensable to each other” (John F. Kennedy). This quote plainly defines what it takes to be a true leader. In Prince and the Pauper, only one character is capable of balancing both the need for leadership and learning: Tom.

Quote: “Leadership and learning are

indispensable to each other” (John F. Kennedy). This quote plainly defines what it takes to be a true leader. In Prince and the Pauper, only one character is capable of balancing both the need for leadership and learning: Tom.

Bad IntroductionsBad Introductions

Never start with your thesis statement or opinion!

Questions can be ok, but sometimes they can be boring!

“Im going to tell you . . .”

Never start with your thesis statement or opinion!

Questions can be ok, but sometimes they can be boring!

“Im going to tell you . . .”

For the next 10 minutes, write out an introduction for your essay. DO NOT START WITH YOUR THESIS STATEMENT! (If you have this, examine your intro. Is it good enough?)

For the next 10 minutes, write out an introduction for your essay. DO NOT START WITH YOUR THESIS STATEMENT! (If you have this, examine your intro. Is it good enough?)

Take 10Take 10

Ex of First Topic Sentences

Ex of First Topic Sentences

“First, Tom is captive as king because he has no sense of privacy.”

“First, Tom is captive as king because he has no sense of privacy.”

Take 2Take 2

Write your first topic sentence (topic sentence #1 on graphic organizer.)

Write your first topic sentence (topic sentence #1 on graphic organizer.)

2nd and 3rd Topic Sentences

2nd and 3rd Topic Sentences

Use a transition!Example- “Not only does

Tom have no privacy, he also lacks the knowledge of royal customs.”

Should not say, “In this paragraph, I’m going to tell you.”

Use a transition!Example- “Not only does

Tom have no privacy, he also lacks the knowledge of royal customs.”

Should not say, “In this paragraph, I’m going to tell you.”

Take 2Take 2

Write your 2nd and 3rd topic sentences!

Take first topic sentence and combine with your second argument.

Take your second argument and combine with your third argument.

Write your 2nd and 3rd topic sentences!

Take first topic sentence and combine with your second argument.

Take your second argument and combine with your third argument.

Use transitions in your paragraphs like this:

Use transitions in your paragraphs like this:

First, lastly, in addition to, therefore, also, furthermore, hence, likewise, similarily, however, otherwise, finally, in conclusion, for instance,for example, additionally, moreover.

First, lastly, in addition to, therefore, also, furthermore, hence, likewise, similarily, however, otherwise, finally, in conclusion, for instance,for example, additionally, moreover.

The 3 E’sThe 3 E’s

Example – (your argument)Evidence – quote or

paraphraseExplanation- analysis of

example

Example – (your argument)Evidence – quote or

paraphraseExplanation- analysis of

example

Break it down:Break it down:

Example- Tom is more captive because he has no privacy.

Evidence- “ . . . for he recognized now that he was indeed a captive and might remain forever shut up in this gilded cage . . .” (Twain 36).

Example- Tom is more captive because he has no privacy.

Evidence- “ . . . for he recognized now that he was indeed a captive and might remain forever shut up in this gilded cage . . .” (Twain 36).

More evidence cont . . .More evidence cont . . .

Twain states that Tom used to have pleasant dreams, but now his reality is depressing (Twain 37).

Twain states that Tom used to have pleasant dreams, but now his reality is depressing (Twain 37).

Explanation (Analysis)Explanation (Analysis)

Explain (Analyze) the Quote- meaning explain why the quote is important and how it proves your thesis statement.

Explain (Analyze) the Quote- meaning explain why the quote is important and how it proves your thesis statement.

ExampleExample

“ . . . for he recognized now that he was indeed a captive and might remain forever shut up in this gilded cage . . .” (Twain 36). This proves that Tom felt more captive because he sees that he is entrapped in a cage of servants, thus lending to his captivity.

“ . . . for he recognized now that he was indeed a captive and might remain forever shut up in this gilded cage . . .” (Twain 36). This proves that Tom felt more captive because he sees that he is entrapped in a cage of servants, thus lending to his captivity.

Counter ArgumentsCounter Arguments

It’s when you introduce the other side, but then refute that side with your own example, and sway the other opinion.

It’s when you introduce the other side, but then refute that side with your own example, and sway the other opinion.

Counter ArgumentsCounter Arguments Some would say that Tom is free as a

king because he at least has food to eat and parties to attend. For example, in chapter seven, Tom eats at a royal banquet, with no one judging him when he eats with his hands (46). However, the reader knows he is captive even here because Tom steals and pockets peanuts in an attempt to return to some type of normalcy (46).

Some would say that Tom is free as a king because he at least has food to eat and parties to attend. For example, in chapter seven, Tom eats at a royal banquet, with no one judging him when he eats with his hands (46). However, the reader knows he is captive even here because Tom steals and pockets peanuts in an attempt to return to some type of normalcy (46).

Counter ArgumentsCounter Arguments

I introduced the other sideI gave an example for the

other side.I refuted that side.I gave an example for my

own side.

I introduced the other sideI gave an example for the

other side.I refuted that side.I gave an example for my

own side.

Take 5Take 5

Think of one argument the OTHER side could say against your side!

After you have that argument, think of something you can say against the other side’s argument! (Can’t be repeated)

Think of one argument the OTHER side could say against your side!

After you have that argument, think of something you can say against the other side’s argument! (Can’t be repeated)

Take 10Take 10

Now put both sides together and create your counter argument paragraph (remember your transition/topic sentence)

Now put both sides together and create your counter argument paragraph (remember your transition/topic sentence)

ConclusionsConclusions

Wrap around/EchoComes back to original thesis

statement and intro, but adds something new (strongest type.)

Punched statements- end with a powerful statement or question.

Wrap around/EchoComes back to original thesis

statement and intro, but adds something new (strongest type.)

Punched statements- end with a powerful statement or question.

ExampleExample

Wrap around: In conclusion, picture that same king

living in the sumptuous palace previously mentioned. Now picture 365 servants imposing on his most private moments. This is not the life of royal living! Tom is more captive in his new lifestyle due to his public intrusions, lack of knowledge related to royal customs, and desire to return home. Tom should be ecstatic to return the crown to its rightful heir: Edward VI.

Wrap around: In conclusion, picture that same king

living in the sumptuous palace previously mentioned. Now picture 365 servants imposing on his most private moments. This is not the life of royal living! Tom is more captive in his new lifestyle due to his public intrusions, lack of knowledge related to royal customs, and desire to return home. Tom should be ecstatic to return the crown to its rightful heir: Edward VI.

Essay FormatEssay Format

I. Intro paragraph with thesis embedded and 3 supporting arguments.

II. First supporting argument (remember topic sentences!)

III. Second supporting argument IV. Third Supporting argument V. Counter Argument/Rebuttal VI. Conclusion *Remember, in some persuasive essays,

you have more than just 5 paragraphs in an essay!

I. Intro paragraph with thesis embedded and 3 supporting arguments.

II. First supporting argument (remember topic sentences!)

III. Second supporting argument IV. Third Supporting argument V. Counter Argument/Rebuttal VI. Conclusion *Remember, in some persuasive essays,

you have more than just 5 paragraphs in an essay!