Structure
At the beginning of the introduction paragraph
What does a persuasive essay do?
It argues for a specific position or viewpoint.
Brainstorming your ideas on the topic. Literally, write down everything that is "storming" inside your brain as you think about your central claim.
Including a counterargument is important in a persuasive essay: True or False?
True!
Each body paragraph should be organized around one ...
one main idea
Proving my perspective in persuasive writing is important. This is done in the ____ paragragraphs.
body
What comes after the brainstorming process?
Creating an Outline.
The thesis of a persuasive paper is called the ...
claim or position
Where do I put the thesis of my essay?
In the introduction paragraph (toward the end of the introduction paragraph)
The conclusion should be ______
Convincing! (Try to sway others "to" your position!)
Choosing appropriate quotes to prove my position is an important part of the pre-writing process. (True or False?)
True!
Why is the thesis of a paper important?
It provides a guide for the reader; tells the reader "where" the paper is going, essentially (provides a map)
What is the Basic Structure of an Essay?
Introduction Paragraph with the Thesis statement, Body Paragraphs & Conclusion Paragraph that restates the thesis
I should recognize the counterargument/opposing opinion that my audience might hold (yes or no?)
YES! For now, this can go in the introduction or conclusion paragraph. (Example: "Some may say...; however, ...")
Writing my essay is easy when I've done the pre-writing process.
Hopefully, yes!
What is an example of an explanation sentence (in a quote sandwich)?"
(Various examples are possible) --> Tell us WHY the quote is important; how does it prove your claim?
The central argument is ... (also called a thesis statement)
The Claim
When writing a persuasive essay, what is the first thing I should do?
I should take a POSITION on a specific topic. Everything else will be ordered around this.
After writing my essay, I should ....
Edit it! (...but not for in-class essays)
After the citation (in a quote sandwich), I need to...
Write an explanation/interpretation sentence.