1. Grade 5 Quarter 2 Writing
School Lunch Debate

2. a persuasive essay. Presenting a convincing argument . . .
One way to convince others that you are right is to write
a persuasive essay.

3. persuasive essay Presenting a convincing argument . . . For a you:
present your opinion
defend your opinion with supporting evidence

4. and states your opinion
B a s i c s i n a B o x
Persuasive Essay at a Glance
Standards for Writing
Introduction
Presents the issue
and states your opinion
A successful persuasive essay should
WHY YOU SHOULD BELIEVE IT
state the issue and your position on it clearly in the introduction
be geared to the audience you’re trying to convince
support your position with facts, statistics, and reasons
answer possible objections to your position
show clear reasoning
conclude with a summary of your position or a call to action
Supporting
evidence
Supporting
evidence
Supporting
evidence
Body
Summary of opinion
What readers should do
Conclusion

5. Writing Your Persuasive Essay1
Prewriting
Where can you find ideas?
newspapers
magazines
news shows

6. Writing Your Persuasive Essay1
Prewriting
Where do you stand?
Activity 2
“Get Your Healthy Lunches”
What are the two sides to this debate?

7. Cons: Order lunch when walking through cafeteria line.
Pros: Pre-order Lunch
Cons: Order lunch when walking through cafeteria line.
Should cafeterias be required to serve vegetarian lunches daily?
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