Persuasive Essay
Persuasive Essayaka Argumentative EssayWhat is a persuasive
essay?In a persuasive essay, we try to convince others to:to agree
with our factsshare our valuesaccept our argument and
conclusionsadopt our point of view take a particular
actionReference: Writing a Persuasive Essay -
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Persuasive or Argumentative Essays -
http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr4.htmWhen planning a persuasive essay,
you must know your:Purpose: which side of the issue or problem are
you writing about? What solution are you offering?Audience: who are
your readers? Decide if your audience is neutral, agrees or
disagrees with you. Topic: what are you talking about? To persuade
others, you must have specific and convincing evidence. Structure:
how are you going to phrase your point? Figure out the evidence you
want to include and in what order you will present them.
Structuring your essay well will help your audience understand your
arguments better.
REMEMBER P.A.T.S!!
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Persuasive or Argumentative Essays -
http://www.studygs.net/wrtstr4.htm3Writing the introduction:The
introduction has to grab the readers attention and state the point
of your essay. Opener: Grabs readers attentionUnusual detailsStrong
statementQuotationAnecdoteA question, etc. Thesis Statement:
Statement of purpose, foundation of your essaySpecific
topicManageable limitsOrganization of your paper Example: The
school and other students have to work together to provide various
types of support to the many disabled students among them, in order
to encourage and motivate them to be more confident in themselves
and their abilities.
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the body:Remember: S.EX.I.S: STATEMENT that supports your thesis
statementWhat do you want to say with your paragraph your point.EX:
EXPLANATION How do you come to the conclusion you just stated?Your
explanation must be clear and organized. I: ILLUSTRATION Support
your statement with good examples: statistics, analogies,
comparisons, etc.
Main reference: Berlin Debate Union Debating Seminar Kuala
Lumpur 2015Example: Awareness CampaignsStatement: Creating
awareness through campaigns about disability will help students be
more concerned for their disabled peers. Explanation: The school
can organize a Special Needs Awareness Month with various
activities such as: forums, exhibitions, tele-matches with
disability-themed games, etcAwareness campaigns provide a platform
for open discussion with those suffering from disabilities and the
public. Information and ideas are exchanged during these campaigns
and this can increase students awareness about the challenges of
various disabilities.When students are more knowledgeable about
this issue, they will be more compassionate to other disabled
students because they understand the difficulties they face.
Example: Light It Up Blue for Autism CampaignIn conjunction with
National Autism Awareness month in April, Autism Speaks (from US)
started a campaign where buildings and houses lit up blue lights to
spread the awareness of autism. Now, Light It Up Blue and National
Autism Awareness Month are celebrated in many countries around the
world, including Malaysia. The Petronas Twin Towers turned their
nightlights blue last year to spread awareness of this behavioral
disorder.
Writing the conclusion:Dont neglect it! A weak conclusion can
spoil an essay!Restate your thesis statement. Summarize your main
points. Write a personal comment or a call for action:Prediction:
if we do nothing, global warming will become out of hand. Question:
will you be part of the change in bringing hope to
others?Recommendations: it would be good to start planning your
finances right away. Quotations: As Uncle Ben would say: With great
power, comes great responsibility. Reference: Writing a Persuasive
Essay -
http://www2.waterforduhs.k12.wi.us/staffweb/sereno/mainpages/InfoLit/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20Writing%20the%20Persuasive%20Essay.pdfNote:Have
a firm opinion (statement) that you want readers to accept. Begin
with a strong opener to get the reader's attention. Explain your
opinion in detail and provide evidences or examples.Conclude with a
restatement of what you want readers to do or believe. Reference:
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