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Persuasive Writing Unit - Inventions

In this unit, you will learn how to convince people (make them
believe), or change their way of thinking. We will be keeping the
theme of inventions. For this writing unit, you will focus on one
question.
What invention of the 1900s (1900-2000) is the greatest and
most useful?

Here is a list of some inventions: Think about which invention you


would like to write about.
Television
Airplane

Microwave
Car

Computer
GPS

Internet
Helicopter

Radio
Washing
machine
Stainless Steal
Mobile phone

Air Conditioner
Television
Radar system
Credit Card

REMEMBER: You must think of many (at least 3) and good reasons
WHY the invention is the greatest and most useful.

Your Thesis Statement


Your thesis statement is ONE sentence that tells the reader what
you believe.
For example:
The television is the greatest and most useful invention of the
1900s.

My Thesis statement
___________________________ (invention) is the greatest and most
useful invention of the 1900s.
Rewrite your thesis statement fully:
__________________________________________________________________
__________

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