Persuasive Writing by Lauren Stevenson https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c How to hook your reading and reel them in. en-us 2020-04-29 23:09:37 UTC 2023-03-05 02:31:01 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4d1.png What is a persuasive piece? lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540544299 A persuasive piece of writing is a text that tries to convince the reader of something. Oftentimes there will be a series of tips and tricks that they use to do this...and that's what we will look at today! ]]> 2020-04-29 23:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540544299 Persuasive devices lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540545930 The tips and tricks that will be used in a persuasive piece are referred to as "persuasive devices". 
Have a look at this list: ]]> 2020-04-29 23:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540545930 Persuasive devices...what about 'em? lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540566090 Repetition: this means repeating what is being said. For example, you will likely repeat a variation of your stance - "Schools should always learn from home", after each point.

Reasons why: everyone knows that to convince someone, you often need to make it logical for them. Tell them WHY your stance is the best.

Social proof: this can be via a survey, interviews, quotes, all sorts. This is showing that there are others who support your stance.

Consistency: make sure that you stick to your point. Don't suddenly begin supporting the opposing point halfway through your piece.

Comparisons: offer some examples that support your point. Success rates, happiness levels, 'what ifs' - they're all good.

Agitate and solve: say something that gets your audience riled up, and then offer them the solution (that is actually in support of your point).

Glimpse into the future: another example of a 'what if' scenario, where you tell your audience what could happen if they do/don't take your side.

Unify: try and get your audience on your side, by appealing to their desire to be part of a team/group.

Storytelling: this can be a story from you, or a story of someone else. It can even be a hypothetical story (made up) that supports your point.

Address objections: someone always has an answer to pick apart your stance. So, don't let them! Think about all of the possible issues someone could poke at your stance, and have an answer for each of them. ]]> 2020-04-29 23:30:20 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540566090 lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540603382 2020-04-30 00:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540603382 Here are some other types of persuasive devices: lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540605820 2020-04-30 00:04:26 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540605820 Have a look at the below example. Note how it has been 'annotated' to identify the different elements of the text, and why the author did it. lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540609106 2020-04-30 00:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540609106 Now, have a read through this example, and try to annotate it yourself. That means, have a look, and highlight/underline/comment on the different parts and tools they have used. lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540610406 2020-04-30 00:08:42 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540610406 ANALYSING PERSUASIVE WRITING lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540612073 2020-04-30 00:10:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540612073 What did you notice? ***Post answers to SeeSaw*** lgstev https://padlet.com/lgstev/7o4wdbccd210y40c/wish/540613353
  • When you read through the "Homework should be banned" text, what stood out to you?
  • How did the author organise their thoughts?
  • What persuasive devices did the author put in their writing?
  • Were there any WOW words that you saw? 
  • What were the reasons that the author provided to back up their point? List them. 
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