The Persuasive Essay

Simple ways to ROCK THE PROMPT!

Do Now: Get out guided notes

worksheet from Wednesday.

Let’s Break it Down

KISS-Keep It Simple Silly

1st paragraph Introduction-state your opinion

2nd, 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

Statistic

Question

Anecdote (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

Topic

According 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 paragraph

Furthermore

Another

Along with

Most importantly (Save your strongest reason for last!)

1st body paragraph

To begin

To start

First

2nd body paragraph

In addition

Also

Additionally

Next

Besides

More about the body

Transition 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.

Conclusion

This is where you tie everything together!

1st-restate your opinion-try to use new words

Then you can revisit your 3 reasons or sum them up

You 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 topic

Given your reasons in the introductory paragraph

Have paragraphs that support each reason

Elaborate on a reason in each paragraph

Have a conclusion paragraph that restates your reasons

Begin each paragraph with a transition word

Include 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, Carrigan

Chapter 2: Peyton, Brad, Talia, Jessica, Baileigh, Josie

Chapter 3: Jacob, Abby, Lauren, kasey, Dalton, Brinley

Chapter 4: Anthony, Tanner, Jenna, Brehanna, Taylor