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Persuasive Essay Outline
INTRODUCTION
Hook/Topic you will be writing about (1 sentence)
Overview/Background of your topic (make sure information is accurate) (2-3 sentences)
Thesis, What are you going to prove/argue? (1 sentence)
FIRST BODY PARAGRAPH
Topic Sentence/ What is this paragraph going to be about? (Use a Logical, Ethical or Emotional Appeal)
(1sentence)
Supporting Evidence (Facts, Examples, Anecdotes, Analogies, etc.) (1-2 sentences)
Explain Evidence (2-3 sentences)
Tie it up (1 sentence)
SECOND BODY PARAGRAPH
Topic Sentence/ What is this paragraph going to be about? (Use a Logical, Ethical or Emotional Appeal)
(1sentence)
Supporting Evidence (Facts, Examples, Anecdotes, Analogies, etc.) (1-2 sentences)
Explain Evidence (2-3 sentences)
Tie it up (1 sentence)
THIRD BODY PARAGRAPH-addressing the
counterargument
Topic Sentence/ What is this paragraph going to be about? (Some people may say/argue…) (1 sentence)
Present Counter Reason/Evidence (