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Persuasive Essay Instructions

ENG/200 Version 1

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Persuasive Essay Instructions

Introduction

· Hook: How will I grab the reader’s attention?

· Transition: How will I transition from my hook into my thesis?

· Thesis statement

Body for Option 1

If you selected Option 1 in the Week 3 Assignment: Organizing the Persuasive Essay, use the following to guide you in writing the body of your Persuasive Essay. Only complete the body for the organizational strategy that you selected in your Week 3 Assignment: Organizing the Persuasive Essay. Do not complete the body for all four organizational strategies.

Organizational Strategy 1: Defending the Main Idea

· Paragraph 1: Discuss the main idea (at least two to three main points)

· Paragraphs 2 and beyond: Present evidence to support your main idea

· Develop your two to three main points

Organizational Strategy 2: Refuting an Opposing Idea

· Paragraph 1: Summarize the opposing view (at least two to three main points)

· Paragraphs 2 and beyond: Refute the opposing view

· Develop your two to three main points

Organizational Strategy 3: Finding the Middle Ground

· Paragraph 1: Present various viewpoints (at least two to three main points)

· Paragraphs 2 and beyond: Propose the middle ground

· Develop your two to three main points

Organizational Strategy 4: Presenting the Stock Issues

· Paragraph 1: Establish the problem (need)

· Paragraph 2: Propose the solution (plan)

· Paragraph 3: Explain the advantages of the plan

Conclusion

· Restate your thesis.

· Discuss the significance of your argument.

· Issue a call to action – what should people do about the topic you are discussing?

· Close the hook – link back to your hook and make your paper memorable.