Persuasive Essay Writing Techniques

Mr. Peter explains how to write body paragraphs for a persuasive essay. He emphasizes the importance of having a clear thesis statement and conducting thorough research before writing. The video guides viewers through the process of writing the first body paragraph, including crafting a topic sentence and supporting it with facts and analysis. It also covers how to complete subsequent paragraphs using transition words, preparing students to write a conclusion in a future lesson.

What is the first step before writing body paragraphs in a persuasive essay?

• Conducting research

• Writing the conclusion

• Drafting the introduction with a thesis statement

• Choosing a topic

Why is it important to conduct research before writing your essay?

• To impress the teacher

• To find interesting stories

• To support your arguments with facts and statistics

• To fill up the word count

What should you start with when writing the first body paragraph?

• A question

• A joke

• A quote

• A topic sentence

In the example given, what is the claim about chocolate milk?

• It is popular among students

• It is a good source of calcium

• It is too expensive

• It should not be served in schools

What is the first reason given for not serving chocolate milk in schools?

• It is too expensive

• It has too much sugar

• It is not tasty

• It is hard to store

What should you include in your body paragraph besides facts and statistics?

• Unrelated stories

• More questions

• Definitions

• Personal analysis and thoughts

What is the purpose of using transition words in your essay?

• To add more words

• To smoothly connect ideas between paragraphs

• To make the essay longer

• To confuse the reader

What is the next step after completing all body paragraphs?

• Revising the thesis statement

• Writing the conclusion

• Adding more body paragraphs

• Writing the introduction