Persuasive Essay Writing With Real-Life Application | Write From the Heart

This class focuses on helping students understand the techniques of persuasion in writing.  Activities will focus on the elements of persuasion, including backing, qualifiers, concessions, and call to action.  Rhetorical strategies of ethos, logos, and pathos will also be covered.  Students will complete light research and write a persuasive essay, then learn how to turn that piece into an actionable letter that they can then mail once they complete the class.

With a focus on organization and rich development, attention will be given to all parts of an essay, including building a compelling introduction.  We will walk through the writing process from brainstorming to outlining to writing, with a focus on strong thesis statements and an engaged writing voice. 

The class is self-paced with multiple short assignments per week.  The teacher provides at least one video, written lesson material, and interactive assignments.  

Plus the instructor gives personalized weekly feedback on every activity. Essay feedback is detailed with an overview of how the student did on their organization, development, thesis statement, use of voice, and grammar--this is one-on-one instruction.

At Write from the Heart, your voice comes first.  We are all better writers when we have something to say.  We teach how structure, organization, and grammar help us effectively communicate who we are and what we believe through the written word.  It’s not about learning the rules.  It’s about discovering how we can use the tools of writing to most clearly express ourselves.

Our feedback is encouraging with suggestions for growth framed to help build the student's skills and self-confidence.

Overview of the class: 
> Persuasive Techniques
> Rhetorical Appeals
> Writing a Persuasive Essay
> Revision Techniques
> Creating a Persuasive Letter

**Prefer live coaching and group collaboration? Check out the live version of this class for weekly writing sessions and real-time support. https://outschool.com/classes/persuasive-writing-class-real-world-essays-letters-T81vH52D**