June 23rd lesson
Dear students,
Today you will read your group persuasion essays that you were working on last week. After that, please start a new persuasion essay in pairs. This time, please follow the outline closely. Show me the outline first, and then write your essay.
Kind regards.
Chris Elvin
Persuasive Essay Outline
Introduction:
A. Get the readers attention by using a "hook."
B. Give some background information if necessary.
C. Thesis or focus statement.
I. First argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
II. Second argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
III. Third argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
IV. Opposing Viewpoint: (This is optional, however highly
recommended, so that the reader will know you have considered
another point of view and have a rebuttal to it.)
A. Opposing point to your argument.
B. Your rebuttal to the opposing point.
C. Elaboration to back your rebuttal.
Conclusion:
A. Summary of main points or reasons
B. Restate thesis statement.
C. Personal comment or a call to action.
Today you will read your group persuasion essays that you were working on last week. After that, please start a new persuasion essay in pairs. This time, please follow the outline closely. Show me the outline first, and then write your essay.
Kind regards.
Chris Elvin
Persuasive Essay Outline
Introduction:
A. Get the readers attention by using a "hook."
B. Give some background information if necessary.
C. Thesis or focus statement.
I. First argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
II. Second argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
III. Third argument or reason to support your position:
A. Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B. Possible concession toward opposing argument
C. Elaboration to back your point.
D. Clincher
IV. Opposing Viewpoint: (This is optional, however highly
recommended, so that the reader will know you have considered
another point of view and have a rebuttal to it.)
A. Opposing point to your argument.
B. Your rebuttal to the opposing point.
C. Elaboration to back your rebuttal.
Conclusion:
A. Summary of main points or reasons
B. Restate thesis statement.
C. Personal comment or a call to action.