... after a transitional phrase.

... after you introduce yourself.

Topic sentences are typically the...

First sentence in each paragraph.

Second sentence in each paragraph.

Third sentence in each paragraph.

Last sentence in each paragraph.

Where would you usually find the topic sentence in a paragraph?

Most of the time it is the first sentence of the paragraph.

It's the last sentence of the paragraph.

The topic sentence is found in the middle of the paragraph after the details.

At the end of the introduction paragraph.

Persuasive Essays

Authored by Barry Benbow

English

5th - 7th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the paragraph that starts your persuasive essay?

Introduction

Body Paragraph

Conclusion

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

What is the last paragraph in your essay called?

Introduction

Body Paragraph

Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1E

CCSS.W.11-12.2F

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

We write persuasive essays to...

inform our audience with research about one topic.

Persuade the audience to agree with our opinions

To tell a story

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

There should be _____ paragraphs in a persuasive essay.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

... transitional phrase.

.... comma.

.... conclusion.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

There are three ways to start a persuasive essay. What are they?

Ask a question, state a fact, or make a general statement.

Say, "Hi my name is....", then introduce your opinion, then make a call to action.

Just list your reasons on each line.

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

You should list your reasons in your introduction.

True

False

Tags

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

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Persuasive Essays

What is the name of the paragraph that starts your persuasive essay?

What is the last paragraph in your essay called?

We write persuasive essays to...

There should be _____ paragraphs in a persuasive essay.

To start out a paragraph, we should use a...

There are three ways to start a persuasive essay. What are they?

You should list your reasons in your introduction.

You should not restate your reasons in your conclusion.

You should keep your audience in mind as you write.

Each of your body paragraphs should state your reasons clearly.

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