Persuasive Writing

( 60 min. to respond to a controversial writing situation )

Remember to Brainstorm:

 

The more you plan, the easier it is to execute your essay.  It is tempting to start right away, because it is a timed assignment.  However, it will save you time, in the long run, if you put aside 15 minutes to plan.  I like to use the 3 and 3 method.  Plan out your 3 main ideas.  Then think of 3 support comments for each.

Introduction- RANT:

• Restate the problem / scenario,
• Agree or Disagree with the proposed solution,
• Name your 3 main ideas,
• THESIS STATEMENT (your overall point of view).

Body Paragraphs- TEST:

• TRANSITION (to move from the previous idea). 
• Explain your main idea in a general statement. 
• Support idea with at least 3 ideas (facts, examples, evidence).
  
• Tie up with a general concluding sentence.

Conclusion- RATE:

• Restate the problem / scenario,
• Approach your 3 examples by REPHRASING (not restating) them,
• Thematic Clincher,
• Edit work using the only tool you have, the writer’s checklist.

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