Essay 2

Name: Date:

Persuasion Essay Planning Form

Title: _________________________________

Introduction: state the opposing argument (1-2 sentences)

1. Attention Getter:

2. Thesis Statement (main idea--state the claim you will discuss + 3 criteria/reasons for your point of view):

Body Paragraph #1 – 1st criteria/reason:

Topic Sentence :

3 supporting details (4-6 sentences; use examples)

Body Paragraph # 2—2nd criteria/reason:

Topic sentence:

3 supporting details (4-6 sentences; use examples)

Body Paragraph #3 – 3rd criteria/reason:

Topic sentence:

3 supporting details (4-6 sentences, use examples)

Conclusion: (remind the reader of your claim /thesis, mention your three criteria and make some concluding remarks/observations ( 4-6 sentences)

Once you have completed your planning sheet, use the APA template (Week 1 attachment) and write your persuasion essay .

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