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Persuasive Essay. Introduction. Use a Hook Restate the Question Thesis Statement: Clearly state your Opinion List 3 Main Points Closing Sentence. Ways to “Hook” your reader…. Announcement
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Introduction • Use a Hook • Restate the Question • Thesis Statement: • Clearly state your Opinion • List 3 Main Points • Closing Sentence
Ways to “Hook” your reader… • Announcement • “It has come to my attention that JFK has been considering installing surveillance cameras in the school.”
Ways to “Hook” your reader… • Shocking Statement • “It has been proved that 90% of school crimes go unsolved because of the lack of surveillance in the hallways.”
Ways to “Hook” your reader… • Rhetorical Question • “How would you feel if your child’s safety was at sake because JFK refused to install surveillance cameras?”
Ways to “Hook” your reader… • Quotation • “There is a famous saying, ‘If the walls could talk’ that plays an important role when considering your child’s safety at school.”
Ways to “Hook” your reader… • Anecdote (Short Story) • “Yesterday, students at JFK reported seeing a strange man lurking outside of the school. Due to the newly installed surveillance cameras, police officials were able to identify the unknown man. When brought downtown for questioning it was noted that the man was carrying a loaded gun on him.”
Restate the Topic • You always want to clearly introduce the topic you are writing about to your reader. • “Recently the Board of Education has been discussing whether or not to install surveillance cameras in all of the schools in Woodbridge Township.”
Thesis Statement • Your thesis statement clearly tells your reader the position you have chosen on the specific topic. • “After much consideration, I firmly believe that JFK should install surveillance cameras on school grounds.”
List Your 3 Main Points • If surveillance cameras were to be installed on school grounds it would ensure student safety, prevent vandalism to school property, and help reduce the number of students cutting class.
Closing Statement • This sentence should finish up your introduction and lead into your following body paragraphs. • “I strongly believe that the parents of students at JFK would be greatly appreciative of the heighten security on school grounds.”
Introductory Paragraph It has been proven that 90% of school crimes go unsolved because of the lack of surveillance on school grounds. Recently the Board of Education has been discussing whether or not to install surveillance cameras in all of the schools in Woodbridge Township. After much consideration, I firmly believe that JFK should install surveillance cameras on school grounds. If surveillance cameras were to be installed it would ensure student safety, prevent vandalism to school property, and help reduce the number of students cutting class. I strongly believe that the parents of students at JFK would be greatly appreciative of the heighten security on school grounds.
Three Body Paragraphs • Each Body Paragraph Needs: • To begin with a Transitional Phrase • Clearly state the main point • Give supporting details • Have a specific example. • Stay focused to prove your thesis statement.
Sample Body Paragraph To begin with, having surveillance cameras installed here at JFK will ensure student safety. With crimes rates up 20% in Woodbridge Township it is important for you to truly consider the safety of the students. Since crimes rates are at an all time high, it is imperative for school officials to begin protecting their students. A perfect way to heighten security here at JFK is by installing new surveillance cameras. By having surveillance cameras, the people that enter school grounds can be monitored. For instance, imagine if a strange man has been recently lurking around campus. This man is unknown and seems to be following a group of students home every day. By using the new surveillance cameras police officials will be able to identify the man and take him downtown for questioning. It turns out that this man had bad intentions and in fact was carrying a loaded gun around with him. BUT, because JFK opted to install surveillance cameras, what could have been a tragedy was prevented.
Conclusion Paragraph • Your Conclusion needs to: • Begin with a transition! • Restate the original topic • Restate your position on the topic (thesis statement) • Restate your three main ideas • Have a concluding statement that relates back to your hook!
Sample Conclusion To summarize, I strongly advise for JFK to install surveillance cameras on school grounds. In my opinion, there is no other option but to have these cameras installed. By having these surveillance cameras student safety would be ensured, school vandalism would decrease, and the number of students cutting class would be lowered. It has been proven that 90% of school crimes go unsolved due to lack of security. Do you really want to be a part of that shocking statistic? Do the necessary, and have surveillance cameras installed here at JFK before you have a chance to regret it.
Time for Practice! • Persuasive Writing Task Writing Situation Some of the parents at your school have started a campaign to limit the homework that teachers can assign to students. Teachers at your school have argued that the homework is necessary. Teachers have been told to give at least 60 minutes of homework per night. Parents find this to be overwhelming and excessive. Directions for Writing What is your position? Write a persuasive letter to your principal stating your position. Give at least three reasons to support your suggestion. Support your position with reasons, facts, examples, and other evidence.
