1. Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we compose one?
Do Now: Write a paragraph on why students should or should not be permitted to use cell phones while in school.

2. Writing a Persuasive essay…
Asks you to integrate different skills such as:
-Supporting claim by incorporating facts and quotations
-Address criticisms of your position
- Assess and evaluate criticism
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

3. Content
Although the content in which you write of is created by personal opinion, it should be supported with further research.
Use facts, analogies, quotes, and examples to make your claim.
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

4. Form
The thesis statement must be clearly stated because your objective in writing a persuasive paper is to validate or justify your thesis statement.
Ex. All NYC public school students should be required to wear uniforms.
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

5. Tips on deciding on content
Choose a topic you are highly familiar with such as:
Subjects related to a hobby, video games, movies, sports, politics, shopping, etc…
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

6. Persuasive essay sample topics…
Should all computer games be censored for adult contents prior to their release?
Is shopping for fun a harmful
entertainment?
Can computer games have bad impact
on gamers’ behavior?
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

7. Let’s begin Brainstorming!
As a class let’s think of some topics we can write about.
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

8. Begin the writing process
Choose a topic.
Create a list of things you already know about your topic.
Think of arguments someone might use against your point of view. Write them down.
Try to answer the arguments.
Create an outline.
Begin rough draft.
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

9. Format Essay must contain - Introduction -Thesis statement (Major)
-Body paragraphs
- Your supporting argument (Minor)
- Example, fact, analogy, quote
- Connect to major argument.
-Conclusion
- Restate Argument
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?

10. Homework!!!
Come up with your thesis statement and begin your writing process.
Ex. Brainstorm ideas, write down what you know about topic, think about opposing arguments, come up with counter arguments, and create a brief outline of your essay.
Aim: What is a Persuasive essay and how can we
compose one?