Persuasive writing aims to convince someone to adopt a specific viewpoint or take an action, often using strategies such as claims, expert opinions, facts, emotional appeals, and a sense of urgency. Key tasks include selecting a topic, mapping out arguments, and utilizing tools for writing structure. Resources for further assistance in persuasive writing can be found on various educational websites.

1. Digital Literacies - Persuasive WritingKevin Cummins

2. What is Persuasive WritingPersuasive writing is a type of writing where your main goal is to persuade or convince someone to do something that you want them to do. It is often a difficult task teachers to teach and students to learn as it requires you using a style of language that is rarely used in schools.

3. The Purpose of Persuasive writing?Present one point of view with reasons and evidence to support itYou are trying to influence someone else's opinion.You might be trying to sell something.

4. The elements of persuasive writingThe following Slides are from ReadWriteThink and they really highlight the key elements that make up an effective persuasive text.

5. Persuasive StrategiesCopyright 2006 IRA/NCTE. All rights reserved. ReadWriteThink.org materials may be reproduced for educational purposes.Images ©2006 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

6. ClaimState your argument.Example: I am going to try to convince you that chocolate is a healthy snack.Source:www.readwritethink.org

7. Big NamesImportant people or experts can make your argument seem more convincing.Example: Former U.S. president Bill Clinton thinks that junk food should be taken out of vending machines.Source:www.readwritethink.org

8. LogosFacts, numbers, and information can be very convincing.Example: A Snickers bar has 280 calories and 30 grams of sugar. That’s not very healthy.Source:www.readwritethink.org

9. PathosGetting people to feel happy, sad, or angry can help your argument.Example: Your donation might just get this puppy off the street and into a good home.Source:www.readwritethink.org

10. EthosIf people believe and trust in you, you’re more likely to persuade them.Example: Believe me! I’ve been there before. I’m just like you.Source:www.readwritethink.org

11. KairosTry to convince your audience that this issue is so important they must act now.Example: This is a one-time offer. You can’t get this price after today.Source:www.readwritethink.org

12. ResearchUsing reliable research can help your argument seem convincing.Example: A recent study found that students who watch TV during the week don’t do as well in school.Source:www.readwritethink.org

13. Task OneYour first task is to visit www.writingfun and head to the Persuasive writing section and read through the six examples of persuasive writing.Please take note of the layout and structure also.

14. Choosing a topic.You will need to choose a topic for your persuasive text. You might try something as straightforward as “Chocolate is a healthy food.”Or something more complex like “All petrol powered cars should be removed from our roads and replaced with electric ones.”Whatever you choose please remember to have reasons and evidence to support your opinions and your argument.

15. Task TwoOnce you have selected your topic you need to run it through the Persuasion Map.With The Persuasion MapStudents can use this online interactive tool to map out an argument for their persuasive essay.

16. Task ThreeNow that you have chosen a topic and run it through the persuasion map you are obviously you are going to have to write one.If you are struggling with the structure and layout please use the online planner on www.writingfun.com and then publish it in Word.Good Luck – Don’t forget to include it in your portfolio or publish it to your blog if you have one.

17. Further Readingwww.readwritethink.orgwww.writingfun.comwww.edgalaxy.com