PERSUASIVE WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Topic: __________________________?
Mrs. Landry, 8-1
Circle position: Pro = yes and why (3)
Con = no and why (3)
Introduction
Opening Sentences (Hook Grabber! – quote, rhetorical question, statistic, fact, mind picture):
Final sentence - thesis (roadmap explaining the specific topic and organization of essay reasons 1,2,3):
Through the thesis, you should be conveying to the reader of your essay: "I've thought about
this topic, I know what I believe about it, and I know how to organize it."
Body 1
Transition Word or Phrase
Reason #1 Topic Sentence:
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Supporting Details (example, fact, statistic – clarify and defend)
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Body 2
Transition Word or Phrase
Reason #2 Topic Sentence:
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Supporting Details (example, fact, statistic – clarify and defend)
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Body 3
Transition Word or Phrase
Reason #3 Topic Sentence:
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Supporting Details (example, fact, statistic – clarify and defend)
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New!
REBUTTAL AND APPEAL: mini-paragraph BEFORE CONCLUSION! This is where you
address your readers’ concerns, counterclaims, biases, and/or expectations. Show your reader you have
already thought about the opposing points.
Topic sentence states
the opposing view.
Opposing Viewpoint
Rebuttal is clear and
makes sense.
This text is a great example of a short mention of the “OTHER” side:
In contrast to the arguments presented, there is an alternate view regarding this issue. Arguments can be
made including: ______________________________, ___________________________, and
____________________________________. Acknowledging the alternate opinion is appropriate. My
position however, is clearly noted in the arguments offered initially.
Ex. Some individuals my believe that cloning offers a new way to improve health by removing impurities,
choosing the desired male or female, or even creating the super-brain individual. Cloning may be likened
to the Nazi creation of “superman.”
Conclusion – The persuasive essay ends by summarizing the most important details of the argument and
stating once again what the reader is to believe or do.
Transition Word or Phrase
Conclusion Hook Grabber:
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Restate your thesis and summarize your main points with slightly different language.
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Personal persuasive call to action!
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How do I call my reader to action (do, say, believe, feel)?
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a prediction: the conclusion may suggest or predict what the results may or may not be.
a question: closing with a question lets your readers make their own predictions, draw their own conclusions.
recommendations: a recommendation closing is one that stresses the actions or remedies that should be taken.
a quotation: a quotation may summarize, predict, question, or call for action itself.
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