1. English II Composition of a persuasive essay
Persuasive Essays
English II
Composition of a persuasive essay

2. What is a persuasive essay?
It utilizes logic and reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another idea.
It attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view.

3. Planning
Choose your position. Identify your main idea or point of view.
Be well informed about your topic.
Research the topic thoroughly.
analyze the audience.
Structure your essay.

4. How to organize your persuasive essay…
Introduction: your introduction should hook your reader’s attention and provide background information on your topic or controversy.

5. Body Paragraphs: Present the points in support of your main idea.
Each paragraph should focus on one point.
Be sure to add evidence or examples for each point.

6. Extra body Paragraph Opposing view
After presenting your supporting points, develop one paragraph to accurately explain and then refute the most significant opposing view.
Disprove opposite opinion

7. Conclusion Creatively restate your main ideas and supporting points.
Try to leave your audience even more connected to your topic and persuaded by your main idea or perspective.

8. Supporting your argument
Facts: can come from reading (research), observation, or personal experience.

9. Statistics
Make sure your resources are reliable and can be confirmed.

10. Quotes
Direct quotes from leading experts that support your position.

11. Examples:
Examples enhance your meaning and make your ideas concrete. They are the proof.