Persuasive Writing Checklist

Yes

TOPIC
My essay makes a claim about a topic.
My topic gets the audience interested and engaged.

ORGANIZA TION
My essay has a clear introduction that catches the audiences attention.
My essay has reasons to support my claim.
My reasons are supported with proof (facts and examples).
My reasons are connected and organized in a logical way.
My essay has a positive conclusion that urges the audience to agree, support, or take
action on my topic.

PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES
Ethos: My essay builds trust and credibility (such as: Expert on the topic, As a
student, daughter/son, Canadian, etc.).
Pathos: My essay appeals to the audiences emotions; it makes them feel a certain
emotion (such as: Creating anger, happiness, sadness, pity).
Logos: My essay uses logic, numbers, and facts to support my argument (such as:
31% of Canadian kids are overweight, Students have 5 hours of in-class time a day,
etc.).
Rebuttal: My essay anticipates an argument against my position and explains how
my position is the better choice.

Not
Yet

STYLE & CONVENTIONS

My piece has all complete sentences that begin with capital letters and end with
punctuation. Any proper nouns or the word I begins with a capital letter.
I reread more than one time and revised my writing.
My persuasive essay has been edited for spelling.
My persuasive essay has correct verb tense in each sentence.