PERSUASIVE ESSAY OUTLINE

 

1. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH

          A. State the subject and your intention in writing about it. Identify yourself and who              the audience is

          B. Give 3 reasons to support your argument

          C. State your opinion in a sentence or two

2. DEVELOPMENT PARAGRAPH

          A. Restate the first reason that supports your point of view

          B. Write sentences that give specifics and details that support this reason 

3. DEVELOPMENT PARAGRAPH

          A. Restate the second reason that supports your point of view

          B. Write sentences that give specifics and details that support this reason 

4. DEVELOPMENT PARAGRAPH

          A. Restate the third reason that supports your point of view

          B. Write sentences that give specifics and details that support this reason 

5. CONCLUSION

          A. Restate the subject of the essay

          B. Summarize how your reasons support your point of view

          C. Conclude with a summary of your opinion