Writing Persuasive Essays

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Writing Persuasive Essays

• Essential Question
• How is a successful persuasive essay written?

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What do we know about persuasive writing already?
What is another word for persuade? Are you more
likely to persuade someone by your own opinions
or by facts?
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Persuasive Essays
To take a position FOR or AGAINST an issue To convince your readers to agree with you
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Persuasive Essays
Thesis statements State the topic of your essay. Are not obvious to everyone. Can be proven. Often include the word should There are many stray cats and dogs on the streets. More people should consider adopting or fostering homeless cats and dogs.
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Counterarguments Are your responses to the people who might disagree with your thesis (cons). Some might say they dont have enough time or money to rescue an animal however, cats are much less needy than dogs and are not as expensive.
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Conclusions Summarize your main arguments. Restate what you want your readers to believe. Include a personal comment, question, or call to action. Do not include any new information!
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Summary