Now that we understand that characters, narrators, and yes, people have different points of view, we may begin to learn how to get others to see our point of view. That's where persuasion comes in. In writing, we call it persuasive writing. Lawyers call this an "argument".

     Remember to always start your writing with "the hook". Reel that reader in. ZZZZ like fishing, not like ZZZZ sleep. After you have their attention, start off with your topic sentence. This week we learned another name for topic sentence. Thesis. The thesis, or topic sentence, tells the reader what your opinion is.

     Support your thesis with reasons, examples, or other evidence to backup what your thesis. The more support, the better. It is usually best to dig for at least three different reasons, facts, or examples that do the job. Start our with your strongest supporting paragraph. Follow it with your weakest. Then finish the support (your lettuce, tomato, and onion from the burger graphic organizer) with another strong fact or reason.

     Next, be sure to anticipate, and write about, the counter-argument. The counter-argument is the other side of the debate. If you can dissolve the other side's point of view, in your own persuasion, you are well on your way to winning the the debate.

     Your last paragraph should re-state your thesis, or topic sentence. (your bottom burger bun of your graphic organizer.) Sometimes, writers add a call to action.

Do you remember what Logos, Ethos, and Pathos mean?? Check your notes and get back to me ASAP. If you can explain to me at lunch this week, I'll reward you with 100 of something, like the Genie.

Feeling lawyerly? Copy and paste the link below into your browser for college-level details on how to write persuasively. Study this and you will rule the day.

https://www.everettcc.edu/files/programs/communications/writing-center/the-writing-process/basic-principles-of-persuasive-writing.pdf