Writing Persuasive Essays
Grade 10 · ELA · 39 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can construct a persuasive essay with a clear claim and supporting evidence.
Warm-Up Video
Mometrix Academy · 5:41
How to Write a Persuasive Essay
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
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The purpose of persuasive writing is to convince readers to adopt a certain viewpoint or opinion of the writer.
- 2
A persuasive essay typically includes an introduction with a hook and thesis, body paragraphs that present and support arguments, and a conclusion that summarizes the main points.
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To make persuasive writing more effective, writers should repeat their main argument, use real-world examples, and include a call to action in the thesis.
Practice Questions
7 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Write a thesis statement for a persuasive essay arguing that all high school students should be required to take a personal finance course before graduation. Your thesis should clearly state the claim and suggest the main points that will be used to support it.”
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