Structure
Is the introduction the first, second, or third part of the persuasive essay?
1st!
What is a hook?
A hook is the first sentence of an essay used to grab the reader’s attention.
What is a persuasive essay.
A piece of writing aimed at persuading a reader to agree with the writer's point of view.
When given a topic, one can argue for or _________ a topic.
Against
How many paragraphs make up a persuasive essay?
Five
What type of hook is this:
Why we should feel sorry for billionaires?
Question hook
A sentence or set of sentences that captures/grabs and maintains the reader's attention.
Hook
How many points/reasons are discussed in a persuasive essay?
THREE
Which part of the essay does the thesis belong in?
The introduction
What type of hook is this:
“Peace at Home, Peace in the World,” said the founder of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
Quote hook example
Phrases that help ideas flow from one paragraph to another.
Transitions words
ex: first, next, in conclusion
What is the last line of the introductory paragraph called?
Thesis statement
The term given to label the final paragraph of the persuasive essay is __________.
The conclusion
What type of hook is this?
According to the Pew Research Centre, nearly 25% of adult Americans reported that they didn't read a book in 2020.
Surprising fact
This is a sentence which summarizes the main points in a persuasive essay.
Thesis statement
In which paragraph would the second point/reason be inserted in a persuasive essay?
Third