Persuasive Writing

Should the School Day be Longer

Underline 3 Reasons for Yes and circle 3 for No (or use 2 different colors)

Copy sentences in graphic organizer

Choose your side by circling yes or no

Indent and begin with an opinion.

Begin each reason with an order word. Highlight or Underline.

End with an emotional opinion.

Persuasive techniques

Identify the persuasive techniques (e.g., bandwagon, testimonial, glittering generalities, emotional word repetition and bait and switch) used in presentations and media messages.

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Identify the persuasive techniques:

bandwagon -persuade people to do something by letting them know others are all doing it.

testimonial -using words of an expert or famous person to persuade.

glittering generalities -in glowing terms and offering no evidence the speaker or advertiser supports a candidate or a solution to social problems.

emotional -Writers may appeal to fear, anger or joy to sway their readers. They may also add climax or excitement. This technique is strongly connected to the essay's mood.

word repetition -repeating an element within one advertisement so that viewers will remember the advertisement and will buy the product; also refers to the repetition of the same advertisement

bait and switch -When a business advertises a low priced item and then has a reason ( out of stock, product doesn't work well) to get you to buy a higher priced item.