A Persuasive Essay
A Persuasive Essay
A Persuasive Essay
A Persuasive Essay is a
writer’s attempt to change others’
point of view, to convince the
audience that he/she is right, or to
move others to take action.
What makes a strong Persuasive Essay?
1. Cite a Quote
2. Share an Startling Fact or
Statistic
3. Ask a Rhetorical Question
4. Share an Anecdote
Introductory Technique
(quote, startling fact,
startling statistic,
rhetorical question,
anecdote)_____________
_____________________
Introduce three reasons
for taking position on
debatable topic.
____________
Thesis Statement
________
Concluding Paragraph
• The purpose of concluding paragraphs is to:
1) give readers a feeling of completeness, and
2) to leave the reader with a strong final impression
that supports your purpose for writing. You may:
1. Restate Your Position
2. Ask a Question
3. Make a Recommendation or Suggestion
4. Explore Ramifications (What does this all mean?
Or where are things headed with this?)
ORGANIZATION OF PERSUASIVE ESSAYS
Counterargument Argument
Some people believe . . . However, it must also be
recognized that . . .
While it is true that . . . , it can also be argued that .
..
Although many people
claim that . . . , one can also argue
that . . .