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  • The purpose of a persuasive essay is to...
    entertain your reader with a story
    give directions
    explain how to perform an action
    convince the reader to believe in an idea or opinion
  • TEEL stands for Topic sentence, Evidence, Explanation, Link
    True
    False
  • Evidence could be...
    expert opinions, facts or anecdotes.
    data, expert opinions, facts
    data, expert opinions, facts or anecdotes.
    data, expert opinions or anecdotes
  • "Vets recommend that dogs have between 30-120 minutes of activity everyday depending on their breed" is an example of...
    anecdote
    data
    fact
    expert opinion
  • The first sentence in your introduction is your thesis statement (opinion)
    False
    True
  • A reason needs to be supported by...
    hook
    evidence
    opinion
    reasons
  • The purpose of a hook is to
    catch the reader's attention
    catch fish
    state your opinion
    none of the above
  • The first sentence should state the TOPIC or main point for the paragraph.
    False
    True
  • The first sentence in the conclusion should be...
    a call to action
    a new reason
    a restatement of your opinion
    a summary of your main points
  • Select the correct order of components of a conclusion.
    Restate the thesis, call to action and summarise all reasons
    None of the above
    Restate the thesis, summarise all reasons and call to action
    Summarise all reasons, alls to action and restate the thesis
  • Each body paragraph should include two reasons.
    False
    True
  • EXPLAIN how and why the evidence you’ve included supports the topic and main point of your text
    True
    False
  • Which reason best supports that schools should be within walking distance of students' homes.
    Won't need school buses.
    It reduces pollution and increases physical activity.
    Students can sleep in longer.
    None of the reasons are valid.
  • Use EVIDENCE, examples, facts and details to back up or support your main point.
    True
    False
  • A thesis statement includes your...
    reasons and evidence
    opinion and evidence
    opinion and reasons
    convincing words
  • "Over 61% of Australian children are overweight" is an example of...
    expert opinion
    data
    anecdote
    quote
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