U2EA2 Supports - Writing and Presenting a Persuasive Speech

Please read the assignment on page 167 that outlines the expectations for the embedded assessment. Also refer to the next page for the rubric.

Here are some supports that may help you in your writing:

What is persuasive writing?

• A helpful infographic that compares opinion with persuasion: http://writingwithsharonwatson.com/opinion-versus-persuasion/
• 6 Elements of Persuasion Infographic from Entrepreneur magazine: http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/236497
• Opinion vs. Persuasive vs. Argumentative Writing: http://www.smekenseducation.com/89e616c2aa_sites/www.smekenseducation.com/files/Opinion_vs__Persuasive_vs__Argumentative_Writing__CHART__SMEKENS.pdf

How do I determine which contemporary issue to focus on?

1. What breaks your heart / infuriates you?
2. If you're torn between two issues, free write on each issue for five minutes per issue. Which issue do you seem to be able to write about more fluently?
3. Check out the Points of View database for issues research:
4. http://web.a.ebscohost.com/pov/search/basic?sid=8d35950c-33ed-4b17-810d-a8e64246f545%40sessionmgr4005&vid=0&hid=4104
5. Then, imagine you have a dial that you could twist to create global, social change. As you turn it, say
   • "Hey people of the world, we need to ___________________." The blank is your call to action. Examples could be:
     • stop making judgments based on appearance,
     • take better care of our planet,
     • inform ourselves more comprehensively before voting, etc.

Persuasion / Counter Claim Language

• Counterclaim sentence starters (see attachment at the bottom of this page)
• Mrs. Swanda's Writing Resources "Persuasive Words and Phrases": http://swandawritingresources.wikispaces.com/Persuasive+Words+and+Phrases
• Persuasive / Emotive Language (see attachment at the bottom of this page)

Still Struggling? Try some of these resources

Step-by-step persuasive writing support: http://www.blairturner.com/2013/11/persuasive-writing-the-debate-championship.html

Persuasive writing poster: http://www.theliteracystore.com/product_images/160hr.jpg

5 Tips for Teaching Real-World Persuasive Writing: http://www.weareteachers.com/blogs/post/2014/08/09/5-tips-for-teaching-real-world-persuasive-writing