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What is the main goal of a persuasive essay?
To convince the reader
What is the first paragraph of a persuasive essay called?
Introduction
What do you call the sentence that states your opinion or main idea?
Thesis statement
How many main body paragraphs are usually in a persuasive essay?
3
What is one thing each body paragraph should include?
A supporting detail or evidence.
What is the last paragraph of a persuasive essay?
Conclusion
What should the conclusion do?
Restate the thesis and summarize key points.
What should you do before writing a persuasive essay?
Outline your ideas
What do transition words help with?
Connecting ideas smoothly
True or False: Should you avoid expressing personal opinion in a persuasive essay?
False
What is an opinion?
What someone thinks or feels
What do we call words like ''first,'' ''next,'' and ''finally''?
Transition words
