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

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2. http://www.communication4all.co.uk/Screen%20Shot%20Images/Persuade.png

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