Persuasive Paper
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Take a side
Organize your reasons why or why not
Make an introduction stating your position and why you want to argue for it
Use the words “In my opinion.”
Start Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4 with First, Second, Third
Re-state all your reasons in the conclusion
Follow this outline
Use transition words such as First, Second, Third, As a result, etc.
Introduction:
State your position and why you want to argue this
Have an “I believe” or “In my opinion” statement in the intro
Add some background information and some feeling into the intro
Paragraph 2:
First reason:____________________________________________
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Paragraph 3:
Second reason__________________________________________
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Paragraph 4:
Third reason____________________________________________
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Paragraph 5:
Re-state all reasons in the conclusion