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REPÚBLICA DE PANAMÁ
UNIVERSIDAD LATINA
SEDE SANTIAGO
PROFESSOR:
JOSÉ ÁNGEL CASTILLO BONILLA
SUBJECT
COMUNICACIÓN ESCRITA I I I
2014-2
Persuasive writing is a form of writing in which
someone tries to get readers to agree with a position.
This type of writing is very common in advertising copy,
which is written in an attempt to get consumers to
purchase specific products, and persuasive essays are
commonly assigned in school to get people to
use critical thinking skills. (1)
A well-written persuasive piece is supported with a
series of facts that help the author argue his or her
point.
SECTIONS OF A PERSUASIVE ESSAY
As a general rule, persuasive writing has an
introduction, a body, and a conclusion, which may vary
in length.
The introduction almost always includes a thesis
statement of some kind to orient the readers, so that
they know what to expect, while the body contains the
meat of the piece, including facts that support the
argument of the paper.
In the conclusion, the author restates the major points
and tries to leave on a high note, impressing readers
with the validity of the ideas in the paper.
Learning to write persuasively is important, because it
helps to refine written communication and critical
thinking skills.
Many people find themselves writing a persuasive
piece at some point, such as a letter to the editor, or a
complaint to a company.
These skills can also cross over into speech, helping
people build stronger and more coherent oral
arguments so that they can hold their own in a
discussion.
It is possible to write a persuasive essay either for or
against something, and sometimes people like to argue
for the opposite side while they are composing their
ideas, so that they have an idea of the kind of
arguments that could be used against them.
In a way, this writing is like the opening statement in a
debate, except that the author hopes to present his or
her side so well that people are reluctant to argue with
the piece.(1)
(2)
Writing to Persuade Handout 1
Supporting Facts and Statistics
Arguments in persuasive writing should be supported by facts and statistics. The
following arguments are followed by three supporting statements. Two of the
statements contain opinions and generalizations. One is a statement of fact. Read
each set of arguments and pick out the statement that is a fact or statistic.
It’s important to wear sunscreen when you are outside in the summer.
It smells good.
It’s really smart to wear sunscreen.
Even a suntan is evidence that the sun has damaged the skin.
You should always drive the speed limit.
Driving fast is dangerous.
Speeding is a contributing factor of one-third of fatal car crashes.
Speeding isn’t fun.
Our family should get a dog.
I have time before and after school to walk the dog.
It is fun to run with a dog.
Dogs make good pets.
INFOGRAPHY
1. http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-persuasive-writing.htm
2. http://learningtogive.org/lessons/unit485/lesson3_attachments/1.html
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ILLUSTRATIONS
1. http://www.teacher-of-
english.com/pptimages/Writing%20to%20Persuade/_thumbs_lrg/Writing%20to%20Persu
ade%20(3).JPG
2. http://www.communication4all.co.uk/Screen%20Shot%20Images/Persuade.png
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