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Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer
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What do you know about your topic already? Brainstorm background information.
Now select best information to add to paragraph #1 box of your graphic organizer. Underline
research to be done.
List a concise, thesis statement/ claim outlining your opinion.
Place in bottom of paragraph #1 box of your graphic organizer.
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How can you support your assertion? Brainstorm possible supports.
Select three strongest supports, place in graphic organizer. Underline research to be done.
Compose a thesis directly opposing your own. Place in paragraph #5 of graphic organizer.
Counter opposing argument by providing contrasting evidence or by finding mistakes and
inconsistencies in the logic of the opposing argument. Underline research to be done.
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Persuasive Essay Graphic Organizer
Paragraph 1 – Problem Statement/ Introduction
 Stable Context/ Status Quo:
 Problem (Destabilizing Moment):
 Consequences/Significance:
 Claim/ Thesis:
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Paragraph 4
Reason #1 –
Reason #2 –
Reason #3–
Evidence to support
Evidence to support
Evidence to support
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Commentary
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Commentary
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Paragraph 5 – Acknowledgement/ Response: Opposing Viewpoints
Explain opposing viewpoint What is the main reason someone might give for not supporting your
argument/position?):
Refute opposing viewpoint (What would you respectfully say to counter their argument?):
Paragraph 6 – Conclusion
 Clearly & creatively restate opinion  Summarize reasons/ supporting points  Call to action or closing statement- -
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