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Persuasive essay

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    Writing a persuasive essay
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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/linkers
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  • How many reasons will you write on your essay?
    three
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  • The hook is the __________________ sentence of the ________________ paragraph.
    first / first (or introduction)
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  • The thesis statement is in the  ____________ paragraph.
    first
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  • The body paragraphs will present the ________________.
    arguments / reasons
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  • The last paragraph is called the _________________ paragraph.
    conclusion
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  • The first paragraph is called the _________________ paragraph.
    introduction/introductory
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  • How many paragraphs will our persuasive essays have?
    five
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  • A refutation is a _______ (response / example) to a counterargument.
    response
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  • Your position on a topic should be expressed clearly in the ______________.
    first paragraph / introduction paragraph
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  • Persuasive essay sometimes requires the writer to _______ the topic.
    research
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  • FACT OR FAKE? Persuasive writing is the same as narrative writing.
    FAKE
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  • FACT OR FAKE? It's important to write examples and facts to support your reasons and improve your arguments.
    FACT
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  • FACT OR FAKE? One sentence is enough to write a paragraph.
    FAKE
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  • FACT OR FAKE? "Because I think so" is a strong argument in persuasive writing.
    FAKE
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  • FACT OR FAKE? "In conclusion", "To finish", "To conclude", and "To sum up" are good ways to start writing your Conclusion Paragraph.
    FACT
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