6th /10th /11/23- The Art of Persuasive Writing

          Finally, we have arrived at my favourite genre of writing: persuasive writing! I cannot wait to delve into my compelling piece. However, I must not get ahead of myself. Using the information I obtained, I will further enhance and harness my skills in this genre in my LIT 102 class. 

         In our LIT102 writing session, we were presented with exciting facts regarding persuasive writing. For me, the ‘key’ word during this session was art. This is so because my colleagues and I were informed that persuasive writing is the art of gaining favourable consideration for one’s point of view, which I deem to be true. 

          Some of you may be wondering why I like persuasive writing so much. This type of writing resonates the most with me because it is used to change a person’s perception or attitude towards a point of view. I am not bragging, but I like to use persuasion. I want to get others to see my point of view using authoritative evidence and a ‘sweet touch’ of emotive language. When done correctly, I can be a very effective persuader. However, if you disagree or doubt my persuasive abilities, you haven’t fallen ‘prey’ to my persuasive charm yet.

                                                        (image retrieved from www.my-harry-potter-generation.tumblr.com)

           Other effective persuasive techniques include exaggeration, contrast, rhetorical questions, direct personal appeal, and repetition. 

           I found the following insightful video on persuasive writing. The information presented is detailed. Please enjoy it. 

23rd -27th /10/23 - The 6+1 Traits of Writing (Organization and Word Choice)

                  Continuing our journey in Lit 102, we were further informed of the 6+1 Writing Traits. Based on those traits, the two traits that resonated the most to me were Organization and Word Choice. Organization stood out to me because the information presented by my colleagues caused me to ponder on the different ideas within my writing piece that come together logically and cohesively. One further notes that organized writing contains the introduction, which should be written in such a way that captivates the reader’s attention. It also includes the body, which contains the various elements of the writing piece concerning the topic, which should be coherent. It has transition words to connect the ideas within the writing piece smoothly and presents the writing in a logical, sequential order. Moreover, an organized writing piece should also have a conclusion that shows cases the resolution or summary of the primary purpose of the writing piece. 

            Concerning Word Choice, my blogging family, Dessy-Ann, Makeda and myself, had to present on this topic. I had fun researching word choice and creating PowerPoint slides.😀 Previously, I had never thought about the benefits of using vocabulary for one’s writing piece. I am now more cognizant that the types of words chosen can make a difference in the tone and impact of the writing piece. Additionally, I came across an interesting article called ‘V.I.P. C.O.W.S’ that noted Word Choice should be specific according to the topic and the reader’s comprehension. Additionally, the selection of words should include new words, words that show action or movement, words that describe, words that go beyond the child’s spelling ability, and words that are sensory appealing to the reader.

            Regarding the 6+1 Writing Traits, one can use these through various activities such as the creation of a thesaurus with overused words regarding Word Choice, as well as using a web to plan ideas before writing about Organization. The other traits, such as Voice, Ideas, Presentation, Conventions, and Sentence Fluency, are also notably essential and can be used to have the student write a paragraph or story with a checklist provided to edit their writing. 

        The following images give a vivid description of the beneficial 6+1 Writing Traits. 😌

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