Elements of Persuasive Writing

Thesis –a clear statement of your opinion. (When writing a thesis, think, “What do I want my readers to believe after reading my essay/letter?”)

Reasons—statements that show why your opinion is logical  (Because…)

Supporting Facts/Examples—details that further explain/support your reasons  (Prove it!)

Call to Action—What do you want your reader to DO in response to your thesis?

Next, we will analyze an example persuasive letter. We will find the above elements of persuasive writing and color code each part.

Persuasive Letter Model