Salient Features:
To convince
Ask readers to change their plans or actions
Aims for a practical result - - vote for us, contribute money to a cause, or buy something
Strives to change the audience's thoughts and ideas
States a point of view
Tells what and why
Have a specific audience and the expert's /believer's side
States a position with support
Contains a closing argument
Give writing prompt before beginning the unit of study.
Persuasive Writing Unit Guide
*** Give Writing prompt prior to teaching