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Persuasive Essay

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How many paragraphs will our persuasive essays have?

six

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The first paragraph is called the _________________ paragraph.

introduction/introductory

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The second paragraph is called the _________________ paragraph.

road map

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The last paragraph is called the _________________ paragraph.

conclusion

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To really make a sound argument, you need to make sure to address the _________________, or the other side.

counterargument

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We learned about three categories of persuasive essay topics. Our essay has a _____________ topic.

political

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The thesis statement is the ______________ sentence of the ____________ paragraph.

last....first (introduction)

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The hook is the __________________ sentence of the ________________ paragraph.

first.....first (introduction)

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Name one of the three types of hooks suggested for a persuasive essay.

inverted hook, story, or question

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List the three types of support

examples, statistics, testimony

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Which type of support involves numbers?

statistics

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For this essay, you were told NOT to include your _____________ in your thesis statement.

reasons

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In academic writing, such as persuasive essays, it is best to avoid ____________.

multiple correct (first person (I, we, etc.) or "this paper")

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The first sentence of the road map paragraph is a restated thesis. What comes directly after that?

definitions, clarification, or more background

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How many arguments will you have in this persuasive essay?

two (+ 1 counterargument rebuttal)

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It is essential to use ____________ between the sentences in your road map paragraph so your ideas can be easily followed.

transitions

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