The document outlines the key features of persuasive writing, including opening with a thesis, stating a clear position, using arguments supported by evidence, and concluding. It then provides an example persuasive text about the importance of sleep. The example text uses several persuasive writing techniques, opening with the thesis that sleep is important, then providing arguments about the negative impacts of lack of sleep supported by facts and rhetorical questions, and concluding by recommending an earlier bedtime.