State the issue, tell the reader your opinion on that subject and explain the purpose of this

piece of writing.

Persuasive Writing by Kaylene

I am 100% sure that the palm oil industry is a bad thing for Indonesia and its people.

I am going to Persuade you to agree with me by

explaining to you some excellent reasons why you should agree with me.
Give your first piece of information and explain why it is important.

Firstly thing is Palm oil leads to deforestation and biodiversity losses

This is critical because Large-scale conversion of tropical forests to oil palm plantations has a devastating impact
on a huge number of plant and animal species
Give your second piece of information and explain why it is important.

Secondly thing is soil degradation

This is critical because The process of planting palm oil trees while removing existing flora is
detrimental to the quality of the soil in the ground
Give your final piece of information and explain why it is important.

Thirdly/Finally/Furthermore/In addition/Also/Plus which/Another

important issue/thing/fact is ……

This is important/vital/critical because …

Sum up what this writing has been about and address the reader directly.

Now that I have told you/explained/given you my

convincing/informative/excellent arguments/reasons/facts

I know/am sure/am convinced that you will concur/agree with me that the
palm oil industry in Indonesia is ………..