Writing Persuasive Essays

Writing Persuasive Essays

10th Grade · ELA · 39 min

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Learning Objective

I can construct a persuasive essay with a clear claim and supporting evidence.

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    The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince readers to adopt a certain viewpoint or opinion of the writer.

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    A persuasive essay typically includes an introduction with a hook and thesis, body paragraphs that present and support arguments, and a conclusion that summarizes the main points.

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    To make persuasive writing more effective, writers should repeat their main argument, use real-world examples, and include a call to action in the thesis.