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Looking for an example of a persuasive essay to jumpstart your next persuasive writing unit? You’ve found it! Writing essays can be overwhelming for students. Having an outline for persuasive essay writing can help chunk it into manageable pieces.
How to use an example of a persuasive essay:
After reading the example essay, the checklist can be used with students to identify examples of persuasive writing elements in the essay. I recommend using a different colored marker to find each item on the checklist and having students follow along.
Outline for Persuasive Essay Writing:
- composition: introduction, 3 body paragraphs, closing
- bold beginning
- thesis statement
- clear topic sentences
- use of transition phrases, such as “For example,…” or “In addition to…”
- use of persuasive language
- closing which restates the thesis and suggests an action
What else is included with the example of a persuasive essay?
- 2 weeks of lesson plans
- 2nd, easier essay for differentiation
- labeled student notes (in color and b/w)
- graphic organizer
- persuasive transition words
- revising/editing checklist
- an easy-to-grade assessment
- 5 pages of anchor charts (for intro, body #1, body #2, body #3, & conclusion)
This example of a persuasive essay with a comprehensive, step-by-step unit is sure to keep your students on track!
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