Writing Powerful Persuasive Pieces

From the Series Write This Way

  • Interest Level: Grade 6 - Grade 8
  • Reading Level: Grade 6

Do you like to argue? Do you have any strong beliefs? Maybe you’d like to show other people your side of an issue—and you’d like to do it in writing. This book takes you through the steps of writing a persuasive piece from beginning to end. Learn how to find sources, gather the best possible evidence, and organize your evidence for maximum impact. Once you’ve done that, check out writing techniques that will make your readers take notice. Along the way, you’ll find tips from successful writers and exercises for sharpening your skills. Soon you’ll be able to draft a persuasive piece with confidence—no matter what topic inspires you to write!

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978-1-4677-8289-0
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Interest Level Grade 6 - Grade 8
Reading Level Grade 6
Copyright 2016
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 56
Publication Date 2015-08-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF029010, JNF029000
Dewey 372.62'3
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 6 x 9
Lexile 920
Features Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, and Table of contents

Author: Nancy Loewen

Nancy Loewen is an award-winning author who has written more than 130 titles for children. She holds an MFA in creative writing and lives in the Twin Cities.

Reviews

VOYA

“[P]rovides encouragement and tips for aspiring writers. . . . This is a pragmatic and easy-to-use series recommended for language arts teachers and school libraries.”—VOYA

School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

“These brief, well-written, and well-organized volumes are jam-packed with solid guidelines. . . . Teachers will find this series helpful as the foundation of their own lessons, in addition to assigned student reading.”—School Library Journal, Series Made Simple