Review Persuasive Writing

What types of letter are there? Why do you write them?

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What is a letter to the editor?

Why do you write one?

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A letter to the editor is a letter sent to a publication about issues of concern from its readers. Usually, letters are intended for publication.

Why would you write a letter to the editor? What is the point?

Letter to the Editor

What types of letters are there? Friendly Letters Professional Letters Letters to the Editor

Why do you write those letters? For socializing For a business request As a reaction to an article

Types of Letters

Complete the Sentences.

Fact means…

Opinion means…

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Complete the Sentences.

Facts are used…

Opinions are used…

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The television show Friends won many awards.

Nearly 700 Americans die of hypothermia every year.

A yoga class is a form of torture.

A yoga class is a form of exercise often offered at

gyms.

Fact or Opinion?

An opinion piece is an article, published in a newspaper or magazine, that mainly reflects the author's opinion about the subject.

Opinion Pieces

Context Clues

A. To write down B. to allow C. to furnish

1. The teacher asked all students to contribute their ideas for consideration or we would not have anything to discuss

A. drooping posture B. yawn C. cheat

2. Sit up, Sam! Do not slouch.

A. alert B. able to depend on C. caring

3. Students who are honest, reliable, and hard-working do well in their classes.

A. irritation B. rule or law C. problem

4. One regulation is to park our cars in the other lot. That rule allows for customer parking close by the businesses.

The author’s purpose is the reason why an author

decides to write about a specific topic.

The purpose is to persuade, inform, entertain, or

explain something to an audience.

Author's Purpose