Persuasive

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

• Introduction
• Body Paragraph
• Conclusion

What is the last paragraph in your essay called?

• Introduction
• Body Paragraph
• Conclusion

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

There should be _____ paragraphs in a persuasive essay. 

• 1
• 2
• 5
• 4

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

• ... transitional phrase.
• .... comma.
• .... conclusion.

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. 

You should list your reasons in your introduction. 

• True
• False

You should not restate your reasons in your conclusion. 

• True
• False

You should keep your audience in mind as you write. 

• True
• False

Each of your body paragraphs should state your reasons clearly.

• True
• False