What is persuasion?

Persuasion:

•Using reason to convince someone to believe in what you are telling them, or make them do something that you want

What makes up a good argument?•It’s simple – just REVV your engines!

▫R: Reasons (what makes your argument good?)

▫E: Evidence (show us your reasons are good)

▫VV: Vivid Vocabulary (use words that grab your reader’s attention)

“Which vegetable should be added to the school cafeteria?”•This writing is going to be

like an election paper – you have to persuade your readers to vote for your vegetable

•You should do some fact-hunting to support your argument (which veggie you think rocks!)

Pre-WriteParagraph 1: What’s your veggie of choice and why is it great?I’m Brenda the Brussels Sprout. Vote for me because I am a nutritious source of Vitamin C and I am low in fat and cholesterol. I am also great because I am tasty when sautéed with garlic and onions.

Paragraph 2: What awesome nutrients does your veggie have?

1) 2) 3)

Paragraph 3: How could you serve your veggie in the cafeteria in a tasty way?

1) 2)

Paragraph 4: “Final Plea for Me!” – Tell readers once again what your veggie has to offer – its nutrition and taste.

High vitamin C; (immune system)

Low in fat and cholesterol

Low in sodium (heart healthy)

Steamed with a bit of lemon zest

Sautéed with garlic and onions

Paragraph 1:

•Hi! I’m ____________ (Brenda the Brussels Sprout). You should vote for me to be included on the lunch menu at MES because I am chock-full of vitamins and minerals. Plus, I can be cooked in many easy, tasty ways.

•Greeting + Two main reasons to vote for this fruit/veggie

Paragraph 2:

•Eating healthy is very important, and I can help keep your body fit. (Topic Sentence)

•First off, I have a lot of Vitamin C, which helps you fight off disease.

•In addition, I am low in sodium, cholesterol, and fat. This means I am a heart-healthy food.

•Finally, I also am a good source of dietary fiber, which is another nutrient that keeps your heart healthy.

Paragraph 3:

•Not only am I good for you – but I taste good, too! (Topic Sentence)

•One good way to serve me is as a part of a veggie kabob. Start with mushrooms and red peppers, and a low fat Italian dressing marinade. Then grill us to perfection – yum!

•Another good way to eat me is to simply bake me in the oven after putting a bit of olive oil for extra flavor.

Paragraph 4:

•In conclusion, you should vote Brenda the Brussels Sprout. Who’s low in fat, cholesterol, and sodium? I am! Who has vitamin C and fiber? I do! And who can be prepared in tasty ways that everyone can enjoy? Me! Vote Brenda the Brussels Sprout!!!