1. 7 Steps to writing a Persuasive Essay
Essential Question:
What steps do I need to follow when writing my persuasive essay?

2. What key terms do I need to know to write a persuasive essay?
1. Accurate: correct in all details; exact
2. Credible: able to be believed; they have necessary background to know the subject matter.
3. Relevant: closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand
4. Sufficient: enough; adequate.
5. Counterargument: an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another argument.

3. What is Step 1?
Give Yourself Time!
Trying to cram an entire 5 paragraph persuasive essay within 1 sitting is not a good idea.
Allow yourself enough time to brainstorm, write, and proofread.
Put as much effort into your paper as you can in the time period you are given.
Create a timeline to complete your project!
Otherwise, you will end up a crazy person that is mentally drained!

4. What is Step 2?
Choose a position!
Think carefully about the topic you are writing
You need to choose a “side” that you are knowledgeable about and can be prepared for.
You must be able to present your side, or position, with adequate and strong reasoning.
Pro= “FOR __________”
Con= “Against _______”

5. What is Step 3?
Gathering Evidence and
Writing Body Paragraphs
***Your opinion goes into these paragraphs
Structure:
Topic Sentence
Say= Quote framed within a sentence
Mean= Rephrasing quotation with your own words
Matter= Connecting quotation to your overall thesis

6. What is Step 4?
Counterclaim Paragraph
***You are addressing what “other people” think in this paragraph
Structure:
Topic Sentence
Say= Quote framed within a sentence
Mean= Rephrasing quotation with your own words
Matter= Connecting quotation to your overall thesis

7. Restate Claim Mini Summary Final Insight What is Step 5?
Conclusion Paragraph- yes, the conclusion
Structure:
Restate
Claim
Mini
Summary
Final
Insight

8. Lead In Background Address Prompt Connect Claim Claim…....Thesis
What is Step 6?
Introduction Paragraph much easier to do this last!
Structure:
Lead In
Background
Address
Prompt
Connect
Claim
Claim…....Thesis

9. What is Step 7?
Revise AND Edit

10. Now it is time to examine your notes, and create a summary in the bottom section.