Friday 03/31 Writing - Drafting Persuasive Nonfiction

Purpose:  I can organize my writing to make my persuasive essay more convincing.

1. Whole Group: Analyze Supporting Paragraphs of Essays
2. Persuasive writing should state your opinion clearly and provide reasons to support your claim.
3. Independent Writing Time:
• Work on your persuasive essay.
• Revise your opening sentences to get your reader interested.
• Make sure to state your opinion clearly in the first paragraph.
• Make sure to give reasons that support your opinion.
• Use this Persuasion Map to organize your ideas.