Module 9 Persuasive Writing
Induction
We are entering the second-half of this semester. In this module, we are going to practice with three example of persuasive writing: 1 opinion essay, 2 problem-solution essay, and 3 pro-con essay.
Opinion essay
An opinion essay gives the writers opinion, a view or belief that cant be proven as a fact. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create an opinion essay.
This sample opinion essay will help students understand the form. You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Opinion Essay section on
the student site.
1. Prewriting
Select a topic, write an opinion statement, and gather and organize details.
2. Writing
State your opinion, support it with reasons, answer objections, and write a call to action.
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3. Revising
Improve your work by checking your problem and solution, your reasons, and the way you connect them.
4. Editing
Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.
Problem-solution essay
A problem-solution essay presents a problem and tries to convince the reader that the writers solution will work. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create a problem-
solution essay
You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Problem-solution Essay section on the student site.
1. Prewriting
Select a problem, gather and organize details, think of a solution, and write an opinion statement.
2. Writing
State your opinion, give reasons the problem is serious, give reasons the solution will work, and write a call to action.
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3. Revising
Improve your work by checking your opinion and your reasons and the way you connect them.
4. Editing
Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.
Pro-con essay
A pro-con essay evaluates what is good and bad about an idea or a situation. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create a pro-con essay
You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Pro-con Essay section on the student site.
1. Prewriting
