The Persuasive Essay

Simple ways to ROCK THE PROMPT!

Do Now: Get out guided notes worksheet from Wednesday.

Let’s Break it DownKISS-Keep It Simple Silly1st paragraph Introduction-state your opinion2nd, 3rd, 4th paragraphs Support your claim (reasons)5th paragraph Conclusion/Call to action

Introduction (1st paragraph) Start with a hook…something interesting to grab the readers attention

StatisticQuestionAnecdote (story or example)

Introduce the topic- rewrite the prompt or create a way of tying it in-let the reader know what you are writing about!Then, tell the reader what you think—your opinion-- and give your reasons (try to have 3!) This is considered the thesis.Pick one side and stick to it

TopicAccording to the US Department of Health, childhood obesity is on the rise. Many people blame the fact that schools have eliminated PE classes past elementary school.In Tennessee, laws are being passed to make PE mandatory all 4 years of high school. Do you agree or disagree with these laws?

Example Intros..StatisticAccording to recent statistics from the US Department of

Health, childhood obesity has increased 30% over the last 3 years. Many people believe that the increase is due to children no longer having to take PE classes in school. The state of Tennessee is passing laws which will require students to take PE all four years of high school. These laws should be passed because PE classes will help teach children important healthy lifestyle habits, give children the chance to be active during the day, and will help teach personal responsibility and team work.

Now for the rockin’ body paragraphs-Use transitions!!

3rd Body paragraphFurthermoreAnotherAlong withMost importantly (Save your strongest reason for last!)

1st body paragraphTo beginTo startFirst

2nd body paragraphIn addition AlsoAdditionallyNextBesides

More about the bodyTransition word or phrase + your reason= 1st sentence (main idea sentence)Follow up with examples to support your reason (2-3 sentences)**Remember- you can make up quotes and statistics!!!One closing sentence per paragraph-try not to leave the reader hanging

Example body paragraph:

To begin, mandatory PE classes would help teach children healthy lifestyle habits. Once out of elementary school, most students do not have the opportunity to be exposed to healthy habits such as exercise routines or the elements of a healthy diet. Although many students play sports, for some students this is not an option. PE classes would provide the opportunity for students to learn these important lessons regardless of the students’ interest or ability to play sports.

ConclusionThis is where you tie everything together!1st-restate your opinion-try to use new wordsThen you can revisit your 3 reasons or sum them upYou can also mention the opposition: ex: While some believe that the PE classes would cost too much money, the benefits of the classes far outweigh the costs.

Finish with a bang! Strong, thought provoking sentence, or perhaps a call to action

Keys to Success!Vocabulary-

Review your paragraphs--Can you add adjectives (describing words) and interesting adverbs (describing action words)?

AFTER:Many precious resources are exhausted caring for those seriously injured as a result of not wearing a helmet.

BEFORE:Many resources are tapped

caring for those injured as

a result of not wearing a

helmet.

Use high-level vocabulary!

Instead of Bad use Dreadful

Instead of Good use Fantastic

Once you finish writing…review to ensure you have:

Taken a stand and stay on the topicGiven your reasons in the introductory paragraphHave paragraphs that support each reasonElaborate on a reason in each paragraphHave a conclusion paragraph that restates your reasonsBegin each paragraph with a transition wordInclude adjectives, adverbs, and strong vocabulary

PartnersSarah, Travis

Paige, Austin

Peyton, Brad

Talia, Jessica

Jacob, Abby

Lauren, kasey

Anthony, Tanner

Jenna, Brehanna

Desitni, Carrigan

Baileigh, Josie

Dalton, Brinley

GroupsChapter 1: Sarah, Travis, Paige, Austin, Desitni, CarriganChapter 2: Peyton, Brad, Talia, Jessica, Baileigh, JosieChapter 3: Jacob, Abby, Lauren, kasey, Dalton, BrinleyChapter 4: Anthony, Tanner, Jenna, Brehanna, Taylor