Chariho Middle School Library: Persuasive Writing

The article presents information on persuasive writing. In this case, the writer take a position on an issue and convince the audience or the reader about his position. The art of persuasion is more like the art of debate. One can begin by stating one's opinion and then present evidence to support it. The author also offers eight techniques to become an effective persuasive writer.

Discusses the art of persuasive writing used in advertising. Writing testimonials; Stories in slice-of-life advertisements; Demonstration as a advertising technique.

Here are some words and phrases that may come in handy for a persuasive essay.

These resources can be used if your teacher has joined Newsela.

This site has many topics and facts for both sides of many issues. Topics will need to be approved by teacher. The reading level will be challenging.

The reading level will be high for sixth grade and topics will need to be approved by the teacher.