Persuasive Essay Review

Ideally, how many paragraphs should your essay have?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Which of the following is a thesis?

• English is the best class because I really like it.

• English is the best class because Mr. Horstman & Ms. Rohde teach it.

• English is the best subject because it is the most fun class and students learn more in that class than any other.

• I think English is the best class since that is the class which I get to see most of my friends.

What is the VERY FIRST thing your persuasive essay should start with?

• Thesis Statement

• Call to Action

• Hook

• Your 2 Reasons

What must you include in your thesis statement? Check all that apply (there is more than one correct answer).

• Your hook

• Your claim/opinion that responds directly to the prompt

• Avoiding "I think" or "I believe"

• 2 reasons to support your argument

• Your evidence

What should your first body paragraph begin with?

• A call to action

• A thesis statement

• A topic sentence

• An introduction

What is the correct order of paragraphs in a persuasive essay?

• Thesis, topic sentence, body paragraph, conclusion

• Introduction, body paragraph 1, body paragraph 2, conclusion

• Thesis, call to action, body paragraph, conclusion

• The essay should be written in one paragraph only

TRUE or FALSE? Conclusion: you should start by restating your thesis, write 1-2 connecting sentences, then end with a call to action.

• True

• False

In any argument, you need to have evidence to support your points. Which of these would work as supporting evidence? Check ALL that apply (there is more than one answer).

• Facts or statistics

• Quotes

• Personal examples

• Examples from books or movies

• A made-up story that is believable and supports your thesis

What characteristics describe a strong explanation of your evidence?

• sentence that paraphrases your evidence

• Explaining how your evidence could support both sides of the prompt

• 2-3 sentences that explain how your evidence proves your claim

• You don't always need an explanation for your evidence

What do you use to defend your position in a persuasive essay?

• Grapes and popcorn

• Your opinion

• Reasons and evidence

• Details