Opinion Writing Point of View Opinion n Why

Opinion Writing

Point of View (Opinion) n Why is it important to have a point of view or opinion on something?

The Purpose of Persuasive Writing n n n Writing and speaking persuasively are necessary life skills for influencing others, advocating change, and presenting a reasoned argument about an issue or cause. Persuasive writing tries to persuade others to do or believe what the writer considers important. The writer tries to win the reader over, appealing to the reader’s reason, character, or emotions.

Persuasive Writing n n First, the writer needs to form their own opinion. Then analyze and evaluate their ideas, considering the validity of each point they want to make. They must anticipate the arguments the opposition might advance. Writer’s need to have a clear sense of their audience before they start to write.

Persuasive Writing usually Consists of n n n A title or opening statement that tells the reader what is being argued Ideas that are well sequenced and logical Main ideas organized into paragraphs Supportive facts and persuasive words and phrases Ideas stated in a unique or surprising way An ending recommendation or conclusion that ties the ideas together.

Edit/Revise Consider what we have read to thoroughly edit your writing from yesterday. n Once you are complete, pass to a friend to do the same. n Then make the appropriate changes. n