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Persuasive Writing. Persuasive Writing = Turkey Sandwich. Parts of a Persuasive Essay. There are ten components of a persuasive essay: 1: Must be a minimum of 5 paragraphs . 2: Each paragraph should be seven to ten sentences.
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Persuasive Writing Persuasive Writing = Turkey Sandwich
Parts of a Persuasive Essay • There are ten components of a persuasive essay: • 1: Must be a minimum of 5 paragraphs. • 2: Each paragraph should be seven to ten sentences. • 3: An interesting opening that contains a HOOK. Grab your readers attention. • 4: Thesis Statement: explains what your essay will be about and lists your three reasons.
Parts of an essay continued… • 5: Stick to one side • 6: Use transitions between paragraphs to introduce a new idea. • 7: Must include facts and statistics • 8: Use supporting examples or expert opinions • 9: Avoid saying “I” or “I Think” • 10: Conclusion- restates the thesis and gives the call to action.
Building an essay is similar to building a sandwich • First, you need a thesis this is represented as the top layer of your bread. • Next, you need your first reason, this should be the least important reason because you are discussing it first, this is represented as the cheese. • After, you need your next reason, this is represented as the ham.
Continuing to build our sandwich… • Furthermore, your last reason which should be the most important is the turkey. • Lastly, you need to finish up your sandwich with another slice of bread and that is when you restate the thesis and have a call to action which is the mayonnaise.
Let’s Spice it up • Now, that you know the basic format, you need to think how you could make your essay more interesting to your reader and leave an impression. • Examples : Facts, Statistics, Expert Opinions, Quotes • Statistic % = • Expert Opinion = • Facts and Examples =
Bon Appetite • Now that you know the ingredients to a delicious persuasive essay, let’s start practicing.