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Persuasive Structure
Persuasive Structure
When we write persuasively, we want to be...
Clear so that our reader knows what we are arguing.
Structured so that our argument is easy to follow.
Persuasive so that we are convincing our reader effectively (persuasive devices).
In order to do this, we must structure our persuasive writing. Have a look at the infographic below to learn more about the way we structure persuasive texts...
Activity 1: Persuasive Structure (Note-taking)
Activity 1: Persuasive Structure (Note-taking)
Use the Google Slide and Parts of a Persuasive Essay note-taking sheet to summarise each of the following parts of an essay: introduction, development paragraphs and closing (conclusion).
Activity 2: Creating a Great Hook! (Introduction)
Activity 2: Creating a Great Hook! (Introduction)
Now that you know the structure of a persuasive essay, lets focus on the introduction!
Our introduction needs to Hook our reader in! We want to convince them to continue reading our persuasive essay, speech etc.
In order to do that we need to follow some steps:
For each of the following persuasive statements, decide what you think the author's opinion is (box 1).
Decide why/why not you think this hook is effective (box 2).
Activity 3: Practice Persuasive Speech
Activity 3: Practice Persuasive Speech
Your task is to plan a persuasive speech that argues this topic and includes an introduction, three main points and a conclusion. Use the worksheet (below) to do so.
Remember to use persuasive devices throughout to persuade your reader!
Choose a persuasive topic from the list below:
Persuasive Speech Activity Sheet.pdfPage updated
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