The Art of Persuasion

• Develop skills of oral, written, and visuial literacy 

• Develop skills of cooperation, conflict resolution, and consensus building

• Apply the research process

• Develop skills of media literacy

Features of a Persuasive Writing

1. Contains a thesis or precise claim

2. There is relevant evidence an logical reasoning to support the opinion

3. Strong words and phrases are used to clarify the relationship between the claims, reasons and evidence

4. Opposing claims are discussed

5. The writing is formal

6. All opinions are wrapped up with a conclusion

Go to The Research Process to learn more on how to prepare an opinion esssay. 

1.4: First Past The Post