PERSUASION FrontLoading The Persuasive Essay What is Persuasion

PERSUASION Front-Loading The Persuasive Essay

What is Persuasion? Persuasion is an attempt to convince someone to believe something they otherwise may not. a method of argument that asks the listener to alter their perceptions to accommodate another perspective.

Scientifically Persuasive Studies have found certain things to be more persuasive than others These occur in everyday life How can these relate to writing?

The Persuasive Essay Like most essays, composed of: Introduction Body Paragraphs (At Least 3) Conclusion Each of these consist of at least 5 sentences (but probably more!)

The Introduction Begins with an attention grabber! Strong Thesis Organizes following paragraphs Leads into first Body Paragraph

The Attention Grabber Grabs reader’s attention Interesting fact Statement One of Michael Jordan’s most inspirational performances was in the Flu Game when he scored 38 points with a 103 degree fever. Michael Jordan is without a doubt the greatest basketball player of all time. Quote Michael Jordan once said, “If you accept the expectations of others, especially negative ones, then you never will change the outcome. ”

The Attention Grabber Anecdote When the Bulls were headed to Utah for Games 6 and 7 of the Finals, Michael Jordan only packed enough clothes for a single day because he knew he would not need them. Question How could anyone ever think Le. Bron is a better basketball player than Jordan?

The Thesis Flows directly from your Attention Grabber Tells the reader what your essay is about Not too specific Michael Not Jordan has the best follow through. too broad Michael Jordan is a great human being.

The Organizing Sentences Rest of the sentences explain How you plan to prove thesis The order of the upcoming paragraphs

The Body Paragraphs Each paragraph stays on one particular topic Each have an introductory sentence Reminds reader topic of the paragraph Uses evidence from research to convince reader Use techniques of persuasion to reinforce evidence Anticipates reader questions/opposing arguments

Conclusion Restates thesis in new way Reinforces key arguments/Summarizes important details Provides a final statement to sway reader Prediction Le. Bron Mike” may come close, but he will never “Be Like Question So now how does Le. Bron compare to Jordan? Recommendation Quotation