Writing a Three-Paragraph

Persuasive Text to Express

One’s Stand on An Issue
Read each statement about persuasive text, then
identify if it is TRUE or FALSE.
__1. The very foundation of a sound argument
is a good thesis statement.
__2. Evidences can be gathered through hearsay.
__3. The three basic parts of a persuasive essay
are introduction, body and conclusion.
__4. It is not necessary to hook your readers.
__5. A short background of the issue helps in
establishing the argument.
Here are the answers:
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
What is persuasive text?
Persuasive text is a form of writing that
aims to influence and convince readers to
agree with what the author believes in by
presenting opinions and ideas that primarily
appeal to the emotions rather than to the
intellect. These personal views must be
backed up by factual information obtained
through research.
Basic Parts of Persuasive Text
1. Introduction - Start your introduction with
the “hook” which can be in the form of an
interesting question, or an intriguing quote or
a striking statement about the topic. Then
shed some background information about it
before writing your thesis statement or the
sentence that clearly states your stand or
opinion.
Example of introduction:
Can we really defeat COVID-19?Or are we just
trying to convince ourselves with this hollow
promise? With nearly 370,000 COVID-19 cases
in the Philippines, 293,000 recoveries and
more than 6,400 deaths, we are still far from
ending this war against this unseen enemy.
However, we are not powerless for we can still
do something to halt the spread of the virus.
Basic Parts of Persuasive Text
2. Body- the part that supports your stand
or opinion as it contains reasons and
evidences backed up by factual
information acquired from reliable
sources.
Example of body:
Collective efforts and cooperation of all the
people within the community may make
COVID-19 stand off to a safe distance until it’s
gone for good. All we need is everybody
faithfully doing his or her part in observing
social distancing, wearing of face mask and
face shield, avoiding gatherings like parties or
drinking sessions with friends, and regular
washing of hands.
Basic Parts of Persuasive Text
3. Conclusion – is the part which
summarizes the main points of
your argument. More often, it
also urges readers to do
something. This is the call for
action.
Example of conclusion:
This virus is invisible, yet it is not invincible.
We can find ways to finally end its reign if we
change our mindset from “I’ to “we” and begin
to think of other people’s welfare and act for
other people’s benefit. The process of
eradicating it may be slow, but it’s not
impossible. We’re stronger than this virus if
we fight it together!
Persuasive Text: Home for the Strays
Are you an animal lover? One who
considers these creatures as god’s children
too? Roam around your community and you
will find in the streets innumerable hungry, sick
stray dogs and cats waiting to be saved.
Adopting these strays is the best solution there
is.
 Opening your home to neglected
animals gives more benefits than
detriments. Aside from having a loyal
house-guard, a dog or a cat can be your
lifetime friend who will love you
unconditionally. The joy these animals
bring wards off depression and the
feeling of loneliness.
 Believe me, your life will be more
meaningful if you open your heart to take
in the homeless dogs or cats. I know
because I’ve done it too, and it’s a very
rewarding experience!
Answer these questions based on the text:
1. What is the topic of the text?
2.Which sentence hooked you into reading the text?
3.What background information about the topic is
given?
4.What is the writer’s stand or opinion about the topic?
5-7. Enumerate the reasons or evidences of the writer.
8.What is the text convincing the readers to do?
9. Did the author succeed in persuading you?
10.What words appealed to your emotions?
 Time for TRIVIA!

Do appearance or visuals and imagery

influence the purchasing behavior of
people?
Here are the answers:
1. The topic is stray animals, specifically dogs
and cats.
2. The hook is the question “Are you an animal
lover?
3. The background information is the
innumerable hungry, sick and stray dogs and
cats waiting to be saved
4. The writer’s stand on the topic is to adopt
these strays as the solution.
REASONS OR EVIDENCES FOR ADOPTING STRAYS:

5) Having a loyal house-guard,

6) a dog or a cat can be your lifetime friend who will love
you unconditionally.
7) these animals bring joy that wards off depression and
the feeling of loneliness.
8. Ultimately, the author is asking us to adopt stray dogs
or cats.
*The answers for numbers 9 and 10 are based solely on
how the text affected you. Answers may vary. It can be
sick stray dogs, cats waiting to be saved, neglected
animals, loyal house-guard, or a lifetime friend.
MAKE THREE LOGICALLY-ARRANGED PARAGRAPHS USING THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCES THAT DEAL WITH SMOKING AND ITS ILL-EFFECTS
TO CREATE A COMPLETE PERSUASIVE TEXT:
1. SMOKING CAUSES HEART DISEASE, LUNG CANCER
AND OTHER ATROCIOUS DISEASES.
2. PLEASE PUT OUT THAT CIGARETTE, TAKE A BREATH
OF FRESH AIR, AND MARCH INTO THE DIRECTION OF
A SMOKE-FREE LIFE.
3. BEFORE YOU LIGHT THE END OF THAT UGLY, LITTLE
WHITE STICK, STOP AND THINK!
4. It also can shorten your life span up to 20
years.
5. Do you want to be one of those people who
smells like an ashtray, has leathery wrinkly skin
and who can’t walk up the steps without being
out of breath?
6. If you don’t care about the health issues,
think about your appearance
7. I don’t think so. So listen right now before you
start

8. Smokers have yellow teeth, black lungs and

horrible smell.
 
9. Why would you want to smoke? It’s simple.

10. Listen up now because there are ways to stop.

Here is the three paragraph persuasive text:

BEFORE YOU LIGHT THE END OF THAT UGLY,

LITTLE WHITE STICK, STOP AND THINK!DO YOU
WANT TO BE ONE OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO
SMELLS LIKE AN ASHTRAY, HAS LEATHERY
WRINKLY SKIN AND WHO CAN’T WALK UP THE
STEPS WITHOUT BEING OUT OF BREATH?I
DON’T THINK SO. SO LISTEN RIGHT NOW
BEFORE YOU START.
 Smoking causes heart disease, lung
cancer and other atrocious diseases. It
also can shorten your life span up to 20
years. If you don’t care about the health
issues, think about your appearance.
Smokers have yellow teeth, black lungs
and horrible smell.
 Why would you want to smoke? It’s
simple. Listen up now because there are
ways to stop. Please put out that
cigarette, take a breath of fresh air, and
march into the direction of a smoke-free
life.
Time for Trivia Answer
DO APPEARANCE OR VISUALS AND IMAGERY
INFLUENCE THE PURCHASING BEHAVIOR OF
PEOPLE?
 
IF YOUR ANSWER IS YES, HOORAY BECAUSE THAT
IS CORRECT! 92.6% OF PEOPLE SAY THAT VISUALS
AND IMAGERY INFLUENCETHEIR PURCHASING
DECISIONS. IT ONLY PROVES THAT APPEARANCE
DOES MATTER.