Persuasive Essay Directions - Scholastic

Paul Pott

Mrs. Weasley

Period 6

June 4, 1984

First & Last Name:

Teacher¡¯s Name:

Period or Class Title:

Due Date:

Length: 2 pages (5 paragraphs)

Font: Times New Roman

Font size: 12

Margins: 1¡± all around

Spacing: Double Spaced

Heading: Upper left hand corner (double spaced)

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Setup your framework: Thesis and two topic sentences

Write body 1 and 2

Write your body 3 (counterargument)

Write intro using ANT

Write conclusion

Fill out Essay Organizer

Revise and type

Directions: Complete the following steps in order to complete the assignment

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Format: MLA

Prompt: How old does a teenager have to be to start dating? Why?

Adults often accuse teenagers of being irresponsible and immature. At the same

time, parents argue that teens need to learn how to be more responsible. When

should teenagers be allowed to date? Middle school? High school? After high

school? Explain your reasoning.

Persuasive Essay

Topic 1:

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appropriate age for teenagers to date.

x We should consider ______________, when discussing the

because¡­

Ex. One main reason why teenagers should wait until after high school to

date, is because high school students should stay focused on preparing for

college or for a future career.

x One main reason why teenagers should ______________ is

2. Write your three topic sentences: What are the two main reasons why you

feel the way that you do? (Note: do not write your topic for body three yet,

which will be a counterargument)

because¡­

x The most appropriate time for adolescents to start dating is ______

because¡­

x Teenagers should be allowed to date ______________ because¡­

x A good time for young people to begin dating is ____________

Ex. Thesis: Most teenagers should not be able to start dating until after

high school because before then, their main focus should be on school.

Prompt: How old does a teenager have to be to start dating? Why?

1. Write your thesis: (answer the prompt in one sentence)

Directions: Write your thesis by ANSWERING THE PROMPT.

Write your topic sentences based on reasons for why you feel the way that you

do.

1. Setup Framework

2. Write body paragraphs 1 and 2

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2. Write a rebuttal: Explain why their idea is wrong (1-2 sentences)

Ex. What these individuals might fail to consider, is the fact that middle

school youths, though they may want to be in relationships, will likely end up

hurting each other.

x However, this view fails to take into account the fact that¡­

x Nevertheless, we must still understand that¡­

x This claim is mistaken because¡­

1. Write your topic ¨C this will be the actual counterargument (one sentence)

Ex. Some people feel that teenagers should date much earlier, such as in

middle school.

x Some individuals claim that¡­

x Some people would disagree, claiming that¡­

x Others are of the opinion that¡­

Directions: Now that you have given your opinion, anticipate what somebody

might say if they disagreed. Then, give a rebuttal, where you show why your

idea is superior to theirs. This is called a counterargument.

3. Write your counterargument

because¡­

Possible sentence starters used to persuade:

x People need to consider the fact that¡­

x __________ suggests that¡­

x One reason why ____________________ is appropriate is

Directions: Now that you have a framework for you essay, begin writing your

body paragraphs. Complete this in your essay organizer. Remember that you

have already completed your topic sentences.

Topic 2:

5. Explain your example

4. Give an example of your idea

idea because¡­

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3. Provide an alternative (explain why your idea is better)

Ex. Waiting until after high school is a better idea because it gives young

people time to figure out what they want to do in life.

x ______________ is a better idea because¡­

x _________________ makes more sense because¡­

x Looking at most situations though, ____________ is still a better

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2. Necessary Information (three sentences): Explain why this is an important

question for teenagers.

x This is an important topic for teenagers because¡­

1. Opening sentence/ Attention grabber (one sentence)

Ex. One of the biggest questions that teenagers face is the question of

dating.

Directions: Now that you have your framework and have completed your body

paragraphs, it is time to write your intro, to provide background for your story.

Follow the steps ANT (Attention grabber, Necessary information, Thesis) to

complete your intro.

4. Write your intro using ANT

6. Write a concluding sentence

______ because¡­

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x The most appropriate time for adolescents to start dating is

because¡­

x Teenagers should be allowed to date ______________ because¡­

x A good time for young people to begin dating is ____________

appropriate age for teenagers to date.

x We should consider that ______________, when discussing the

because¡­

2. Restate your main points/topic sentences (three sentences):

Ex. One main point to consider is the that teenagers need to focus on their

academic lives above all else.

x One main reason why teenagers should ______________ is

1. Restate your thesis (one sentence):

Directions: Now that you have finished the first four paragraphs of your

essay, it is time to begin your conclusion. Your conclusion should restate your

thesis, restate your main points, and provide a clincher.

5. Write your conclusion

3. Write your thesis (you should have already completed this in your

framework).

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4. Provide a clincher (one sentence)

x Perhaps it would be a good idea to¡­

x Hopefully, people will learn to¡­

x We would all be wise to consider¡­

3. Provide a Call to Action ¨C urge the reader to act (two sentences)

Ex. Parents, before you allow your children to date, make sure that they

know their priorities.

x Parents, before you allow your children to date¡­

x Teens, if you have not proven yourselves to be responsible then¡­

Restate Topic 3 (counterargument):

Restate Topic 2:

Restate Topic 1:

Introduction: ANT

Attention grabber:

Necessary Information:

Thesis:

Body 1: Reason #1

Topic sentence:

Example:

Explanation/details (what does your example show?):

Example:

Explanation/details (what does your example show?):

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