Persuasive Essay Outline

What goes at the beginning of each body paragraph?

• evidence

• reasons

• topic sentence

• transition word/phrase

what are some transitions words you can use to start your FIRST body paragraph? select all that apply

• To commence

• To begin

• Another reason

• Initially

What is the purpose of a counterclaim?

• To give another reason to persuade the reader why your side is better

• To acknowledge the counter argument of the topic and reasons being discussed and reiterate your position with supporting evidence.

• To disagree with the thesis and provide evidence to support it

• To mention why the other side is better than you side

an argument (point/reason/view/evidence) that your opponent would make

• rebuttal 

• counterargument 

• position

• claim

How many paragraphs should you have for a STAAR persuasive essay?

• What's a paragraph?

• Two!

• Five!

• Four!

The first paragraph should include...

• Your introduction.

• A hook and thesis statement.

• Just a thesis statement.

• Dear reader, I am going to tell you why I am right...

I should plan for my persuasive essay by...

• Saying a quick prayer to the Gods.

• Creating an outline numbering 1, 2, 3, 4.

• Taking a quick nap!

• Ignoring the plan and just start writing!

What is the main purpose of a persuasive essay?

• To inform the reader about a topic

• To entertain the reader with a story

• To convince the reader to accept a particular viewpoint

• To describe a process in detail

Which of the following is a key component of a persuasive essay outline?

• A detailed bibliography

• A list of characters

• A thesis statement

• A summary of the essay

What is the role of a thesis statement in a persuasive essay?

• To introduce the main topic

• To provide background information

• To state the writer's position or argument

• To conclude the essay