Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

Organizing Ideas for a Persuasive Essay

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English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

This video tutorial guides students through organizing ideas for a persuasive essay using a short plan. It covers the writing process, common mistakes, and how to develop a thesis statement with supporting reasons. The tutorial emphasizes adding details to support reasons and finalizing the essay plan for drafting.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the writing process for a persuasive essay?

Generate ideas

List supporting reasons

Revise and edit

Write drafts

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a common mistake when writing a persuasive essay?

Not using enough examples

Writing too many paragraphs

Telling a story instead of supporting the thesis

Using too many complex words

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do after rereading your thesis statement?

List supporting reasons

Edit the introduction

Start drafting paragraphs

Write the conclusion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is adopting a shelter pet considered a great choice according to the thesis?

Many dogs and cats do not have a home

Shelter pets are healthier

Shelter pets are more friendly

Shelter pets are cheaper than pet stores

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one reason why adopting a pet might not cost any money?

Pet stores offer discounts

Shelters often have promotions

Adopting can be free or require a small donation

Adoption fees are always waived

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a challenge shelters face that supports the need for pet adoption?

Lack of volunteers

Limited space and resources

Too many staff members

High advertising costs

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the final step in organizing ideas for a persuasive essay?

Write the introduction

Revise the thesis statement

Add details to supporting reasons

Draft the conclusion