GROUP 6

What is a Persuasive
Essay?
1.We use logic and arguments to convince readers about the point of view.
2.We need to provide solid evidence for arguments, such as research, stating facts,
examples, quotes from experts, and logical reasons.
3.It also known as argumentative but there is a difference between persuasive essay and
argumentative essay. The differences are:-

• In argumentative essays, it show both sides of the coin to readers. It describe all
arguments and counterarguments, even if you don’t agree with some of them, and it’s
up to readers to decide which works best.
• In persuasive essays, you choose a side and represent arguments only about this aspect
to convince readers about the point.
 Persuasive Essay
Topics
Persuasive essay topic needs to be polemical rather than expository .

For example: “People need air to breathe” . We can’t argue about the
common knowledge but if we change it to “People need marijuana for
better health”, it might be polemical and everybody will argue with their
evidence about it.
 Example of Persuasive
Essay Topics
Beginners Intermediate Advanced

Kids should get paid Higher education is Marijuana should be

good grades not a guarantee of legalized throughout
success the country

Cats are better pets People should read Freedom of religion

than dogs more books does not mean
imposing one’s faith
on others
PERSUASIVE ESSAY
STRUCTURE
 INTRODUCTION

HOOK BACKGROUND
THESIS STATEMENT INFO

FACTS FACTS

ARGUMENT 1 BODY ARGUMENT 2 EVIDENCE

EVIDENCE

RESEARCH RESEARCH
COUNTERARGUMENT

REFUTING EVIDENCE
CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION

HOOK BACKGROUND INFO

THESIS STATEMENT
Describe the problem and
Grab the reader’s attention state the point you’re trying
by using a “hook.” Also, to make. Simply and clearly Give context to your
think of a strong hook for state your position on the argument and familiarize
readers to understand why issue the reader with the content.
they should care.
 BODY

ARGUMENT

FACTS RESEARCH
EVIDENCE
A powerful means of
Use logical research to
convincing, facts can come Support your thesis with
convince the readers.
from your reading, evidence from credible
observation or personal resources. Any information
experience. from a reliable outside source
that supports the main idea
of the paragraph but NOT
your own opinion
 BODY

COUNTERARGUMENT

REFUTING
EVIDENCE

Understand the opposite viewpoint of your position

and then counter it by providing contrasting evidence
or by finding mistakes and inconsistencies in the logic
of the opposing argument.
 CONCLUSION

Wrap up your persuasive essay by restating

your thesis. You may end it with a question for
readers to think about.
 HOW TO WRITE A PERSUASIVE ESSAY : STEP BY
STEP

Identify the strongest

Choose your position. 01 03 evidence.

Do Research. 02
Step 4 - OUTLINE WRITING
 Persuasive Essay Outline
This is the structure of a five paragraph persuasive essay:

PARAGRAPH 1 : INDRODUCTION

a. Hook___________________________
b. Thesis statement__________________
c. Argument #1_____________________
d. Argument #2_____________________
e. Argument #3_____________________
 Persuasive Essay Outline

PARAGRAPH 2 : PARAGRAPH 3 : PARAGRAPH 4 :

BODY BODY BODY
PARAGRAPH-1 PARAGRAPH-2 PARAGRAPH-3
    a. Argument #1_________     a. Argument #2______     a. Argument #3_______
      b.  Example #1_________       b.  Example #1_______
      b.  Example #1______
      c. Example #2_________       c. Example #2_______
      c. Example #2_______
      d. Example #3_________       d. Example #3_______
      d. Example #3_______
      e. Transition___________       e. Transition_________
      e. Transition_________
 Persuasive Essay Outline

PARAGRAPH 5 : CONCLUSION

a. Restate thesis (different words)______

b. Restate arguments (different words)___
c. Clincher (tie it all together)__________
Step 5 – WRITE A DRAFT

 Don’t concentrate on spelling or grammar

mistakes

 Don’t get distracted from the process of

writing itself

 See if there are any weak points to

revise
 Step 6 – PROOFREAD AND EDIT
 Check your spelling
re-check arguments once again
make sure your language is
appropriate
Questions to answer when editing:
■ Did I answer the question given in the assignment?
■ Did I structure my essay right?
■ Did I make all paragraphs clear and coherent?
■ Did I use the appropriate language throughout my essay?
■ Did I cite and reference all resources in the right way?
■ Did I exceed the word limit?
■ Did I proofread my essay for spelling and grammar
errors?
■ Did I present the assignment well?