The Power of Persuasion: Writing with Purpose · Persuasive Writing

Logical Reasoning and Appeals

Exploring how to use facts, examples, and emotional connections to convince an audience.

Key Questions

  1. 1Which types of evidence are most convincing for a skeptical audience?
  2. 2How do we ensure our reasons directly support our main claim?
  3. 3Why is it important to acknowledge the other side of an argument?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 4ON: Reading - Grade 4
Grade: Grade 4
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Power of Persuasion: Writing with Purpose
Period: Persuasive Writing

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