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Persuasive Unit Packet
In this persuasive essay you will persuade your reader which of the following inventions is most important (is the most valuable to mankind): 1. Electricity – from the light bulb to the computer 2. Writing – the printing press, books, and literacy 3. Immunization – vaccinations against disease 4. Modern Plumbing – the sink, toilet, shower
You will be writing a five paragraph essay persuading your reader to think like you.
In this packet are the tools that will lead you to write persuasively. This will be due at various times and must be submitted with your final draft.

Write in the due dates below as your teacher tells you: * Rough draft to the INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH due

* Rough draft to the BODY PARAGRAPH 1 & 2 due

* Rough draft to the COUNTER PARAGRAPH due

* Rough draft of CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH due

* PEER EDITED ROUGH DRAFT due

* FINAL, TYPED DRAFT DUE ON

Introductory Paragraph Worksheet
In the space below write your opinion on which invention you think is the most important.

Now, provide six bullets as to why it’s the most important:

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Now combine these thoughts into a rough draft of the thesis:

is the invention because (topic) (adjective)

(reason #1/body 1)

and
(reason #2/body 2)

Attention Grabber/Active Research

An effective persuasive essay includes a hook or attention grabber such as: * Giving some interesting information about your topic * Ask a thought-provoking question * Quote someone knowledgeable about your topic * Share an experience

In order to do these, you must research your topic.

Chart your research findings below: Fact | Source (website/book) | | |