PERSUASIVE WRITING-TKL

What should the first line of a persuasive essay be?

• Topic Sentence

• Thesis

• Hook

• Call to Action

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

What should the last line of your Introduction contain?

• Position Statement

• Two Reasons

• Call to Action

• Quote

What is it called when you bring up the "other side" as if you take into consideration the other point of view?

• Contradiction Argument

• Counter Argument

• Critic Argument

• Opposition

Where would be an ideal place to insert your Counter Argument?

• Before the Hook

• In the Conclusion

• In you 1st Body Paragraph

• In the last sentence of your Introduction with your position and two reasons

An example of a Counter would be...

• I challenge you to open a social media account and try to locate your former high school friends!

• First of all, wearing school uniforms will allow for a safer environment.

• Many people think that social media sites are safe, but there are many dangers involved with the participation of these sites.

• People like social media, and I love it too!

What can I use to start my essay as a hook?

• Question

• Statement/List

• Quotation

• All of the above

What would be a good transitional word to start your first body paragraph?

• First of all

• Furthermore

• For example

• However

Where do you need to include examples/evidence?

• Only in body paragraph 1

• Only in body paragraph 2

• Both body paragraphs DO NOT require examples/evidence

• Both body paragraphs DO require examples/evidence

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In your first body paragraph, what must you include?

• First reason and real world connection

• First reason and several examples of different situations

• First reason and one example of a personal experience

• First and second reason should be included

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CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Is it ok to use "I" in your persuasive essay?

• Not at all

• Use "I" a limited number of times only in personal example

• Use "I" frequently

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.8.8