Persuasive Essay Outline

This sentence links the hook to the thesis.

• CAR2

• Connecting Sentence

• Example

• Reason 1

Without this sentence, you do not have an essay; it is what you are trying to prove in your body paragraphs.

• Thesis

• Hook

• Details

• Restated thesis

This sentence states the belief of those who oppose your position.

• Thesis

• Reason 2

• Closing sentence

• Counter argument

This sentence comes after the counter argument; it supports your thesis.

• Reason 2

• Reason 1

• Example

• Details

What is the least amount of paragraphs you can have in your persuasive essay

• 5

• 4

• 1

• 9

What is the least amount of paragraphs you can have in your persuasive essay

• 3

• 4

• 1

• 9

What is a good tool to help you get started with your essay?

• Outline

• Stare at the wall

• Instantly feel overwhelmed and raise your hand to ask what to do

• Copy what your friend is doing

• Phillips head screwdriver

If you manage to get the reader to agree with you, this sentence tells them what they must do.

• Counter argument

• Details

• Example

• Call to action

This/These sentence(s) provide essential information that supports a specific example.

• Details

• Thesis

• Hook

• Counter argument

What are some transition words you can use to start off your SECOND body paragraph? select all that apply

• Moreover,

• Furthermore,

• Equally Important

• To further illustrate