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MAKE ME!. Persuasive Essays Made Easy. Persuasion Is:. Not confrontational. Informative. Your opinion. Thought out. Organized. Comparative. Most of all, balanced. Paper Format:. Introduction:. Should let readers know what to expect. Introduce main topic. Introduce intention.
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MAKE ME! Persuasive Essays Made Easy.
Persuasion Is: • Not confrontational. • Informative. • Your opinion. • Thought out. • Organized. • Comparative. • Most of all, balanced.
Introduction: • Should let readers know what to expect. • Introduce main topic. • Introduce intention. • Highlight the main idea.
Topics A and B: • Give additional information. • Give your reasons. • Compare. • Convince. • Clearly state your opinion. • Inform.
Conclusion: • Restate the main points. • Tie it all up.
My Example: Why you should Listen to Jeff loomis. By Mr. Gardner
Possible Topics: • Favorite sport • Favorite team • Favorite music • Video game • Candy bar • Soda • Movie • Book series • Holiday • Car • School subject • Why we shouldn’t have school • Why we should • All day recess • Why should 5th graders get drivers’ licenses? • Your own
Your Schedule: • Monday- determine your topic • Tuesday- complete graphic organizer and begin writing • Wednesday- complete writing • Thursday- edit • Friday- publish