Persuasive Writing Standard for Middle School

Persuasive Writing Standard for Middle School With strategies for the elements

A. Engages the Reader - facts - quotations - statistics - question - quotes - shocking statement - analogies - character introduction - cause & effect - summary - variety of sources - setting - review 2. appeals to emotion - (a combination) - examples * foreshadowing of main ideas - anecdotes - personal experiences B. Develops a controlling idea that makes clear and knowledgeable 3. addresses counter-arguments judgment (thesis) - opinion or position is plain & 4. uses persuasive techniques clearly stated - bandwagon - reasons are introduced - testimonial - well-worded, effective statement - emotional appeal - plain folks C. Creates an organizing structure - imagery appropriate to the needs, values and interests of a specific topic F. Supports arguments with detailed evidence, citing sources of - audience - arrangement of details & information as appropriate reasons 1. varying forms of information - examples (graphs, quotes, pictures, - anecdotes statistics, historical background, * transitional words & phrases etc.) * overall persuasive effectiveness 2. a variety of sources are used (Internet, atlas, newspaper, etc.) D. Anticipates and addresses reader 3. appropriate citations and/ or concerns and counter-arguments referencing of sources is used 1. planning page - chart arguments for & against G. Excludes information and - arrange chart to reflect point/ arguments that are irrelevant counter-point H. Provides a sense of closure to 2. concede a valid of the opposing the writing view without compromising your position MUST re-state position

3. address opposing concerns and - summing up counter-arguments in the piece - review - quote E. Includes appropriate information - repeating line and arguments - question - anecdote 1. appeals to logic - analogy H. cont’d.

- imagery -important or shocking statement - irony

A call for the reader to share or respond to the position of the paper

I. Grammar, punctuation, spelling, and usage