How to Write an Introduction to a Persuasive Piece
Example Topic: Should schools change to a year-round school schedule?
Attention Grabber
Faribault schools are going to year-round schooling next year. These are the words that nearly
every Faribault student fears.
Briefly explain why the issue is worth discussing
Students may not like the idea of year-round school, but there are many advantages to students
and schools with year-round schooling.
Briefly explain the first side
People who support year-round schooling use the fact that students learn better and remember
longer on a year-round schedule.
Briefly explain the other side
Those who are against year-round schooling say that year-round schedule cost school districts
more money and aren’t worth the benefits.
State the side you are taking and a reason for taking that side in 1 sentence
I believe schools should consider year round schooling because the benefits to students
outweigh the potential extra costs districts might have to deal with.
Now put it all together:
Faribault schools are going to year-round schooling next year. These are the words that
nearly every Faribault student fears. Students may not like the idea of year-round school, but
there are many advantages to students and schools with year-round schooling. People who
support year-round schooling point to the fact that students learn better and remember longer
on a year-round schedule. Those who are against year-round schooling say that a year-round
schedule costs school districts more money and isn’t worth the benefits. I believe schools should
consider year-round schooling because the benefits to students outweigh the potential extra
costs districts might have to deal with.