Persuasive Essay Topics - End of Term Assessment

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Grade 10 - Persuasive Essay Topics - End of Term Assessment

Directions: Select ONE of the topics below and write a persuasive essay of approximately 400 words. Be sure to complete an outline for your essay.

1. Should recycling be mandatory for persons in the B.V.I.?

0. Should the B.V.I. government mandate that every family with accessible land grow some type of food crop?

0. Should the B.V.I. Secondary Schools offer an online option?

Persuasive Essay Outline - End of Term Assessment

I. Intro

a. Attention grabber

b. Transition

c. Thesis Statement

Body

II. Main point/claim #1

a. Supporting detail/example/ evidence 

b. Supporting detail/example/ evidence 

c. Supporting detail/example/ evidence

III. Main point/claim #2

a. Supporting detail/example/ evidence 

b. Supporting detail/example/ evidence 

c. Supporting detail/example/ evidence

IV. Main point/claim #2

a. Supporting detail/example/ evidence 

b. Supporting detail/example/ evidence 

c. Supporting detail/example/ evidence

V. Conclusion

a. Restate/summarize your position on the issue 

b. Say why this is an important issue OR ________

c. Make a call to action