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    This document outlines the structure and components of a five-paragraph persuasive essay. It includes: 1) An introduction with a hook, narrowing the focus to the thesis statement, which is the main argument of the essay. 2) Three body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence stating a supporting point, evidence to back it up, addressing opposing arguments, and a transition to the next point. 3) A conclusion that restates the thesis, summarizes the three points, goes beyond just summarizing to defend the thesis, and ends with a call to action or emotional appeal. The outline provides guidance on including specific elements in each section to develop a complete persuasive argument.

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    This document outlines the structure and components of a five-paragraph persuasive essay. It includes: 1) An introduction with a hook, narrowing the focus to the thesis statement, which is the main argument of the essay. 2) Three body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence stating a supporting point, evidence to back it up, addressing opposing arguments, and a transition to the next point. 3) A conclusion that restates the thesis, summarizes the three points, goes beyond just summarizing to defend the thesis, and ends with a call to action or emotional appeal. The outline provides guidance on including specific elements in each section to develop a complete persuasive argument.

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    This document outlines the structure and components of a five-paragraph persuasive essay. It includes: 1) An introduction with a hook, narrowing the focus to the thesis statement, which is the main argument of the essay. 2) Three body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence stating a supporting point, evidence to back it up, addressing opposing arguments, and a transition to the next point. 3) A conclusion that restates the thesis, summarizes the three points, goes beyond just summarizing to defend the thesis, and ends with a call to action or emotional appeal. The outline provides guidance on including specific elements in each section to develop a complete persuasive argument.

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    Persuasive Five-Paragraph Essay


    Outline/Description

    I. Introduction (1 paragraph):
    General
    to A. Hook: Capture the interest of the reader and set the tone for
    Specific your essay.
    to
    Thesis B. Narrow your focus: Move from general ideas to topics
    specific to your thesis statement.
    C. Thesis statement: What your essay will prove. This is a road
    map for the paper; in other words, it tells the reader what to
    expect from the rest of the paper. This makes a claim that others
    might dispute. It often reflects an opinion or judgment that you
    have made about an issue, a reading or personal experience. It is
    usually a single sentence near the beginning of your paper (most
    often, at the end of the first paragraph) that presents your
    argument to the reader. After reading your introduction, your
    reader should know what your three main supporting points will
    be in the body paragraphs.

    II. Body (3 paragraphs):

    First Supporting A. Topic sentence: Each new paragraph should begin with a
    Point, Evidence & sentence designed to specify the contents of the paragraph and
    Transition to keep the momentum of the essay moving. Topic sentences
    help to keep the reader focused on the point of your paragraph.
    Each of your three topic sentences will state a support point.
    B. Evidence: What evidence is there to support your ideas? Without
    Second Supporting evidence your essay is not worth much more than the paper on
    Point, Evidence & which it is printed.
    Transition
    C. Opposition/Rebuttal: You should anticipate the opposing
    arguments your readers might be making and refute each,
    one by one. Hint: Don’t build the opposition’s case. Refute
    each point immediately after it has been presented.
    Third Supporting D. Smooth Transition: Finish your paragraph (and begin your next
    Point, Evidence & paragraph) with a sentence that leads the momentum of the essay
    Transition
    onto a new point. Readability is an important part of a good essay.

    III. Conclusion (1 paragraph):

    A. Reiterate your thesis statement (write it similarly, not identically).


    B. Summarize your first, second and third supporting points.
    C. A good conclusion goes a little beyond a simple summary of the
    main points of your essay. Not only do you want to reaffirm the
    Thesis
    to validity of your ideas, but you also want to be bold in the defense
    Specific of your thesis. The conclusion is your chance to take a little
    to liberty in your interpretation of your topic without having to show
    General evidence as support. A conclusion is like a lawyer’s closing
    statement. Be bold in answering the question, “So what?”
    D. End with a call to action and/or a strong emotional appeal.
    Remember—the last thing a reader reads is the first thing he/she
    remembers, and since this is a persuasive essay, you want to end
    with a BANG!

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