Persuasive Essays

What is the point of a persuasive essay?

• To tell a story

• To convince your readers that your opinion is best

• To list as many facts as possible

• To talk about yourself

Which options are good ideas to include in your persuasive essay?

• Ask one or two questions

• Show one or two exclamations

• Use transition words

• Use strong evidence

• Tell a story that is off topic

Which options are appropriate transition words for the third supporting detail?

• First,

• Second,

• Finally,

• Third,

Which options are appropriate transition words for the conclusion paragraph?

• First,

• Second,

• To summarize,

• In conclusion,

The first body paragraph in a persuasive essay should be about which REASON listed in the thesis?

• 1

• 2

• either one, doesn't matter

• neither

Why is it important to include the counterargument in your essay?

• the reader will convince you

• it helps prove your claim by proving the opposite side of the argument is weak

• it helps your essay be longer

• You can show the reader that the other side is also right

Why is it important to use reasons and evidence to support your claims in an argumentative/ persuasive essay?

• Saying your opinion without proving it forms a weak argument.

• Using evidence to support your reasons is not necessary.

• Reasons and evidence

• People will believe anything you say if you sound fancy.

Persuasive essays use logic, reason and ________ to convince readers. 

• Thesis statements 

• Movies

• Pictures

• Emotion 

Student E had to write a persuasive essay about the effects of television on young kids. Which of the following is an example of a claim the student might make to support their argument?

• Some television shows may have a negative effect on young children.

• “Yu-Gi-Oh!” is the best show on television.

• Television shows should be more educational for adults.

• I enjoy watching television after school.

Which of the following sentence starter is best for developing a counterargument?

• While people from the Capitol may believe____________, the citizens living in the districts __________.

• Also, people in the Capitol believe _________.

• Because the people in the Capitol are _____________, they believe __________.

• If the people in the capitol believe ___________, this will hurt __________.