Persuasive Writing

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Persuasive Writing

• Arguments and
• Counter Arguments

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Argument

• Logical arguments appeal to most readers and
  listeners.
• Take the reader or listener step by step through
  the issue
• Present evidence to earn reader or listener
  trust
• Use a strong thesis statement
• State your position
• Outline all points included in our viewpoint

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Counter Argument

• Consider the argument against your position
• Test your ideas against the opposing viewpoint
• Predict reader or listener objections to your
  position
• Acknowledge the other side of the argument
• Show why it is mistaken
• Agree that it is possible

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Using a Counter Argument in an Essay

• Part of the introduction, use an opposing
  viewpoint to show why your view is important
• Just before your conclusion to address reader or
  listener objections

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Essential Question

• How can I use a counter argument to make my
  argument stronger?