What is Persuasion?

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Objective

I can identify the key elements of persuasive texts.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    To persuade someone means to cause them to believe or do something.

  2. 2

    Persuasive texts often include the author's opinion, reasons to support the opinion, and strong, descriptive adjectives.

  3. 3

    Persuasive texts may also use words that trigger emotions in the reader to make the argument more convincing.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

12 questions

1

What is the primary goal of a persuasive text?

2

According to the video, what are the key elements that authors use to persuade readers?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

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Identify three key elements of persuasive texts, as discussed in the video, and provide a brief example of each from the 'Dogs Rule' text.

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