How to write a Persuasive Essay

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How to write a Persuasive Essay
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Introductory Paragraph

• You need a HOOK 1-3 sentences that will catch
  the readers' attention and make him want to
  continue reading your essay.
• Question format I.E. "Do you know how much money
  you can save if you follow a few simple steps?
  "A whole lot!
• Shocking sentence I.E. Smoking kills you!
• Spend a few extra sentences giving background
  knowledge about whatever it is that you want to
  talk about. Dont get into the meat of the essay.
  Give the audience a concise idea of your
  essays purpose.

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INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
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Remember that the introductory paragraph is

• The most important paragraph of the essay
• Needs to do three things
• Get the readers attention by using a hook
• Give background information
• State your position (thesis statement)

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A. Get the readers attention by using a hook

• The introductory paragraph of any paper, long or
  short, should start with a sentence that hooks
  the interest of your readers.
• It can be a surprising fact, humor, quotation,
  general statement, question, etc.

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Lets see some examples!

• Do you think that to improve our schools
  education the students should be required to wear
  uniforms?
• Golly Gee! Today as I wore my uniform I, all of a
  sudden, started to feel smarter!

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B. Give background information

• That first sentence leads into two or three
  sentences that provide details about your subject
  or your process.
• These must elaborate on the hook sentence.

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Lets see an example!

• Recent studies have said that schools where
  students wear uniforms have higher academic
  performances. Although this issue is very
  controversial schools are starting to follow it.
  Some believe uniforms are not related at all to
  the attention a student might have in school.

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C. State your position (thesis statement)

• All of these sentences build up to your thesis
  statement.
• The thesis statement is the most important
  sentence of the essay because the entire paper
  hangs from it.

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Lets see an example!

• However, if schools want higher performances and
  better behavior students should wear uniforms.

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Now lets see the Introductory Paragraph

• Golly Gee! Today as I wore my uniform I, all of
  a sudden, started to feel smarter! Recent studies
  have said that schools where students wear
  uniforms have higher academic performances.
  Although this issue is very controversial schools
  are starting to follow it. Some believe uniforms
  are not related at all to the attention a student
  might have in school. However, If schools want
  higher performances and better behavior students
  should wear uniforms.

Topic Sentence
Supporting sentences
Thesis Statement
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PARAGRAPH 1
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Remember that the next paragraph is

• The one that supports your thesis statement
• Needs to have three things
• Topic sentence
• Supporting information
• Closing sentence

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First paragraph (Body of the Essay)

• It explains the reasons stated in the
  introductory paragraph. Gives the reader more
  information about your topic.
• If your Thesis Statement is
• However, If schools want higher performances and
  better behavior students should wear uniforms.
• What 2 aspects are we talking about in the thesis
  statement?

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This is what paragraph 2 should look like.

• Many educators and sociology experts believe that
  students who wear school uniforms behave more
  appropriately in the school environment. They
  believe that uniforms dictate a stricter
  atmosphere and that students who wear uniforms
  are more likely to follow school rules. Experts
  believe that the mandatory use of standardized
  dress reduces violence within the school. What is
  even better, there is no conflict as in who is
  dressed better than the other. School uniforms
  improve the social outcomes in a school
  environment.

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PARAGRAPH 3 THE OPPOSING POINT OF VIEW!!

• This is the opposing viewpoint paragraph
• In this paragraph you must acknowledge the
  opposite side.
• Rememberperspective!!!
• For example
• If you are against an issue think about the other
  side. What do opposers have to say about this
  same issue?

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LETS SEE!!!

• What was our Thesis Statement?
• However, If schools want higher performances and
  better behavior students should wear uniforms.
• Opposing Viewpoint
• The opposers, who include many educators and
  sociologists, believe that requiring children to
  wear standardized uniforms stifles their
  self-expression. Self-expression is an important
  part of child development and some experts
  believe that curbing it with uniforms can be
  detrimental to a child. Experts also believe that
  students who are forced to wear uniforms will
  only find other, less appropriate ways to express
  themselves, possibly through inappropriate use of
  makeup and jewelry.

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LETS SEE PARAGRAPH 3

• The same thing will happen with paragraph 3.
• Look at your Thesis Statement once again and
  support it with another fact.
• Some say that a child in a school uniform is
  more likely to take school seriously. Putting on
  the school uniform signals he or she is going to
  school just like dad dresses up to go to work.
  Schools report that when students dress in "work
  clothes" rather than "play clothes" they take a
  more serious approach to their studies.

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LAST PARAGRAPH (Conclusion)

• Each conclusion needs to be stated that is it
  one, so begin by saying "In conclusion," or "As
  stated in this essay,
• Restate your reasons. Try to make them a word by
  word repeat.
• Add your strongest supporting idea, to lengthen
  your conclusion paragraph a bit.
• Restate your thesis.
• Finish off with a clear command or instruction
  that is related to your topic. An appeal to the
  reader on taking your stand.

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Lets see what it looks like!!

• As stated in this essay if schools want higher
  performances and better behavior students should
  wear uniforms. Many educators and sociology
  experts believe that students who wear school
  uniforms behave more appropriately in the school
  environment. Some say that a child in a school
  uniform is more likely to take school seriously.
  The opposers, who include many educators and
  sociologists, believe that requiring children to
  wear standardized uniforms stifles their
  self-expression. If parents want to have higher
  academic achievements from their children then
  they should reinforce the use of uniforms in
  school. If I were you I would definitely not risk
  my childs education.

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