One technique that can be used to persuade people is to use facts and opinions to support your argument.
Facts are based on real events and have proof to support them. For example, Mrs Purdy is from the United States of America. We can proove this fact because Mrs Purdy holds a passport issued from the USA.
Often a good way to convince someone is to use facts like research, data and experts to back up your argument. In Behind the News this week, one segment shared that Finland will no longer be teaching cursive. Finland has made this decision using facts and researchers' statements.
Facts are based on real events and have proof to support them. For example, Mrs Purdy is from the United States of America. We can proove this fact because Mrs Purdy holds a passport issued from the USA.
Often a good way to convince someone is to use facts like research, data and experts to back up your argument. In Behind the News this week, one segment shared that Finland will no longer be teaching cursive. Finland has made this decision using facts and researchers' statements.
Your reaction to this, is an opinion. You might be thinking, "Hooray! I hate running writing!" or maybe, "That's terrible! We won't get our Pen Licence if we don't write in cursive!"
These kinds of statements can also be used in persuasive writing texts too. Bold claims based on your personal ideas and thoughts are opinions and can also influence the reader.
If you think you can spot the difference between fact and opinion, play Binky's Facts and Opinions game.
These kinds of statements can also be used in persuasive writing texts too. Bold claims based on your personal ideas and thoughts are opinions and can also influence the reader.
If you think you can spot the difference between fact and opinion, play Binky's Facts and Opinions game.