Difference Between Opinion, Persuasive, and Argument Writing OPINION PERSUASIVE ARGUMENT Persuasive writing focuses on Argument writing is used to support Opinion writing takes a stand on a convincing the reader to agree claims in an analysis of a topic. The Purpose topic and supports opinions with with the author. The author uses writer uses facts evident, and reasons to facts definitions, and details. logic and facts to persuade the develop claims and opposing claims. reader. Also But First Because However Next Therefore In contrast Last Since Additionally Key Transitional For example On the other hand Not only (this), but also Words and For instance Nevertheless (this) Phrases In order to In either case For one thing In addition As a result Considering (this) Consequently Accordingly Thus Specifically Conversely In other words Finally In conclusion In conclusion K-5 Persuasive writing is not 6-12 Support a point of view mentioned in the Common Core Support claims Reasons and information State Standards Analysis of substantive topics or Key Words and and details texts Phrases from the Concluding statement or Valid reasoning Common Core section Relevant and sufficient evidence State Standard Claims Counterclaims Formal Objective tone
Difference Between Opinion, Persuasive, and Argument Writing OPINION PERSUASIVE ARGUMENT Purpose Opinion writing takes a stand on a topic and supports opinions with facts definitions, and details. Persuasive writing focuses on convincing the reader to agree with the author. The author uses logic and facts to persuade the reader. Argument writing is used to support claims in an analysis of a topic. The writer uses facts evident, and reasons to develop claims and opposing claims. Key Transitional Words and Phrases Also Because Therefore Since For example For instance In order to In addition Consequently Specifically Finally In conclusion First Next Last Additionally Not only (this), but also (this) For one thing Considering (this) Thus In other words But However In contrast On the other hand Nevertheless In either case As a result Accordingly Conversely In conclusion Key Words and Phrases from the Common Core State Standard K-5 Support a point of view Reasons and information and details Concluding statement or section Persuasive writing is not mentioned in the Common Core State Standards 6-12 Support claims Analysis of substantive topics or texts Valid reasoning Relevant and sufficient evidence Claims Counterclaims Formal Objective tone
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