Persuasive
Essay Format
Intro:
*Immediately engage reader (hook)
·
get the
reader “in the ballpark”
*Establish context (topic of essay)
·
usually
2-3 sentences narrowing down to the point
of the paper
·
cite your
source with title and author
*Strong & complete thesis statement
Body:
(Have at
least 2 strong body paragraphs)
*Begin each para with a clear, concise topic sent
*Use concrete details (CD)
·
site
sources (simplified:
such as author’s last name)
*Create insightful commentary to support
concrete details (2-3 per CD)
·
shoot for
at least 2 CD per paragraph (+ commentary)
*Create a strong counter argument with commentary
Concl:
Restate thesis (say it another way!)
Answer “So what?”
Leave reader feeling persuaded or at least challenged
Remember:
Incorporate transitions
Use
high-level vocab
Vary sentence patterns
Create
a strong “voice”