PERSUASIVE ESSAY OUTLINE
Purpose
: To persuade __________________________________________________
Audience
:____________________________________________________________
Paragraph 1: Introduction
Open with a catchy beginning such as a question, an unusual detail, a fact, or a
strong statement.
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State the issue or question:_________________________________________
Opinion statement about the issue:
I believe
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Paragraph 2: Reason and evidence for my position
Use words that show organization for this paragraph. For example:
First . . . . . To begin with . . . Number one . . .
Reason #1:_____________________________________________________
A. Evidence (examples/stories):___________________________________
B. Evidence (examples/stories):___________________________________
Paragraph 3: Reason and evidence for my position
Use words that show organization for this paragraph. For example:
Second . . . . . Next . . . Number two . . .
Reason #2:_____________________________________________________