1. Writing Persuasively
Argument Essay

2. Writing an Argument The Art of Persuasion Six Paragraph Format
I. Introduction                                                                  III. Opposing Claim (Rebuttal)
A. Hook                                                                                        A. Refute the opposition's claim
B. Summary of Reasons                                                             IV. Conclusion
C. Claim (Thesis Statement)                                                       A. Restate the claim (thesis)
II. Reasons (with factual evidence to support claim)           B. Summarize your reasons
A. Reason 1                                                                                C. End with a BANG! Or a CALL TO ACTION!
B. Reason 2
C. Reason 3

3. This is a graphic that we will use to organize our Argumentative Essay.

4. The steps to write an argument essay
Select a point of view (yes / no) and write your opinion.
Find reasons and evidence to support your point of view.
Acknowledge the opposition by summarizing his or her points.
Develop a clear, strong thesis statement of your point of view.
Write a "hook' or "grabber" that relates to your essay topic.
Summarize what you will be writing about.
Start writing. Use the guide on the next slide.

5. Introduction – Paragraph 1
Open with your hook
Summarize your main reasons
Finish with your claim

6. Body Paragraphs - Reasons (3)
For each reason paragraph you must CLEARLY state your reason and provide evidence/explanation.

7. Counterargument – Paragraph 5
Recognize the other side of the argument.
Select a main point of the opposition and explain why this point of view is wrong
This can make or break your argument. Be clear and fully explain how your opposition is mistaken.

8. Conclusion – Paragraph 6
Two to three sentences that remind the audience of your main points
Finish with a strong sentence. End with a BANG! - a quote, a hook, a call to action.

9. Hooks Evidence Question Facts Quote (famous, song, poem, expert)
Anecdote
Surprising Fact
Rhetorical question
Scenario (Picture this, Imagine this)
Facts
Statistics
Dialog
Examples
Opinions ***
Figurative Language

10. Some Burning issues to choose from
Pro/Cop: Is it Time to Pass Tough Gun Control Laws?
Pro/Con: Standing for the Pledge of Allegiance
Pro/Con: Is it Time to Put Religion Back in Schools?
Pro/Con: Did Hurricane Harvey Show the Reality of Climate Change?
Pro/Con: Should High School Students Take Classes in Personal Finance?
Pro/Con: Kneeling for the National Anthem
We’ll practice with the topic: Is it okay to sneak food into the movies?