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GENRE STUDY Persuasive texts give an author’s opinion about
a topic and try to convince readers to agree with that opinion.
• Persuasive texts may organize ideas by cause and effect. They

may also organize ideas by showing problems and solutions.
• Persuasive texts include reasons and evidence, such as facts

and examples, to support the author’s viewpoint.
• Persuasive texts include strong language and specific
techniques, such as appealing to readers’ emotions.

SET A PURPOSE Think about the title and genre of this text.
What do you know about city farming? What do

you want to learn? Write your ideas below.
CRITICAL
VOCABULARY

urban

humble

plots

alternative

transform

artificial

yield

Meet the Author: influence
Hadley Dyer

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