Persuasive Writing
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
How to write persuasively...
1.) Introduce the thesis statement, clearly stating your positions. You may include a preview of why you hold this belief.
2.) Place the topic in some context. Provide some background to the issue.
3.) Provide accurate, relevant, and complete evidence. Consider using facts, statistics, reasons, and examples to support your position.
4.) Try to avoid faulty reasoning. Readers will notice when the evidence you include does nor prove your point.
5.) Anticipate and disprove any contradictory arguments. Don't "bash" opposing position, but help the reader see the logic, fairness and reasonableness of your position.
6.) Restate your position in your conclusion.
Super Bowl Commercials:
Respond to the following questions to analyze commercials.
1.) What is the purpose of commercials? The goal/aim of commercials/advertising?
2.) What is the Super Bowl?
3.) When did the Super Bowl start? Why? Who played?
4.) Why do advertisers and marketers choose to advertise during the Super Bowl?
5.) What is the average cost of a Super Bowl commercial? How much does it cost to advertise during the Super Bowl?
6.) Do you personally watch the Super Bowl? Why or why not?
7.) Do you watch the Super Bowl for the football, the halftime show or the commercials? Explain.
8.) What was your favorite Super Bowl XLVIII (48)? Why? Explain and post a video. My favorite Super Bowl was this year because I LOVE BRONCOS and they lost so maybe this year was my favorite or next year if they win.
Persuasive Writing:
Based on your answer to number eight above, write a persuasive paragraph about your commercial. Use the following questions to help brainstorm ideas:
What is the goal of persuasive writing?
- To state the writer's opinions
- To give reasons why the reader should agree
- To convince the reader to take action
How to write persuasively...
1.) Introduce the thesis statement, clearly stating your positions. You may include a preview of why you hold this belief.
2.) Place the topic in some context. Provide some background to the issue.
3.) Provide accurate, relevant, and complete evidence. Consider using facts, statistics, reasons, and examples to support your position.
4.) Try to avoid faulty reasoning. Readers will notice when the evidence you include does nor prove your point.
5.) Anticipate and disprove any contradictory arguments. Don't "bash" opposing position, but help the reader see the logic, fairness and reasonableness of your position.
6.) Restate your position in your conclusion.
Super Bowl Commercials:
Respond to the following questions to analyze commercials.
1.) What is the purpose of commercials? The goal/aim of commercials/advertising?
2.) What is the Super Bowl?
3.) When did the Super Bowl start? Why? Who played?
4.) Why do advertisers and marketers choose to advertise during the Super Bowl?
5.) What is the average cost of a Super Bowl commercial? How much does it cost to advertise during the Super Bowl?
6.) Do you personally watch the Super Bowl? Why or why not?
7.) Do you watch the Super Bowl for the football, the halftime show or the commercials? Explain.
8.) What was your favorite Super Bowl XLVIII (48)? Why? Explain and post a video. My favorite Super Bowl was this year because I LOVE BRONCOS and they lost so maybe this year was my favorite or next year if they win.
Persuasive Writing:
Based on your answer to number eight above, write a persuasive paragraph about your commercial. Use the following questions to help brainstorm ideas:
- Why do you think this commercial is the best? Explain
- What is the commercial selling or promoting? What makes it successful?
- Compare your commercial to others, why does it stand out among the rest? Explain
7.) Do you watch the Super Bowl for the football, the halftime show or the commercials? Explain.
No, I don’t want to watch the Super Bowl because first of all the game doesn't make sense and second of all its just a waste of time
No, I don’t want to watch the Super Bowl because first of all the game doesn't make sense and second of all its just a waste of time
My favorite commercial is the one called "Puppy Love" because its cute and its kind of funny because the horse runs after the puppy at the end of the commercial and then all the other horses start to follow the puppy. The commercial is promoting Budweiser a kind a beer that people drink. The commercial stands out because it shows a cute puppy that most people will love also they have horses and most people ride horses. It also stand out because its cute how a puppy has