Quickwrite: 
      Why do we write persuasive essays?  
      How difficult is it to convince someone 
       to act a certain way or do something? 
       Are there specific techniques that are 
       helpful in persuasion?  
      What is the difference between 
       persuasion and argument?
     Persuasive Writing
      In persuasive writing, a writer takes a 
       position FOR or AGAINST an issue and 
       writes to convince the reader to BELIEVE 
       or DO something.
      Where do you find Persuasive 
      Writing?
    In advertisements to get the reader to buy a 
     product
    In newspapers, magazines, essays and other 
     texts to get the reader to accept a point of view
    In speeches, petitions, and political cartoons to 
     convince readers to believe a certain political 
     viewpoint
    On blogs, webpages, and social media sites to 
     convince the reader to subscribe to or follow the 
     author
         Examples of Persuasive 
         Writing
          Editorials
          Essays
          Advertisements
          Speeches
          Petitions
          Political Cartoons
          Editorial Letters
          Blogs
          Tweets
          Facebook
          Advice Columns
       What are some topics that you 
       make argue or debate over?
       Examples: 
        Students should be required to go to 
         school all year.
       The United States troops should leave 
         Iraq.
       Come up with at least 5 topics that have 
         opposing views that interest you.