THE

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THE
5 Paragraph
"Persuasive"
Essay
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First, you need a topic

• You will be a given a prompt to write about.
• You must ALWAYS stick to the prompt.
• You MUST choose a side to argue (persuasive paper)

What do I need to write about?
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FMAT

• Format Is it letter or essay? If it is letter,
  make sure you follow the correct format.
• Mode It is persuasive. So you must remember to
  persuade your reader to agree with your position.
• Audience. Who am I writing this for? Be VERY
  careful and make sure it is written exactly for
  whom it is intended.
• Topic What EXACTLY am I writing about? Which
  side am I taking on this issue? Remember, you can
  only choose ONE side, even though you will
  acknowledge the other side, then refute. it.

Hmmmm
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Now, you have to plan your essay

• Prewriting What ideas do I have? Make a list of
  possible reasons and examples to support your
  position.
• Organizing What order do I put my ideas in? Use
  your graphic organizer to lay out your essay. Be
  sure to have at least 2 reasons of support, then
  acknowledge the opposing argument, refute it too!

Checkmate!
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What is the structural design of my essay?

• The design of the 5 paragraph essay is quite
  simple
• The Introduction with a strong lead-in, both
  sides of the issue, your thesis statement telling
  your side of the issue. Remember, do NOT use I
  think or In my opinion statements.
• Your well-elaborated first reason with specific
  examples.
• Your well-elaborated second reason with specific
  examples.
• Acknowledge the opposing argument. Then refute it
  with specific examples.
• The Conclusion where you restate your thesis and
  your 3 reasons with a strong, decisive closing
  statement and a call to action.

Be a writing architect!
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Hook, background, thesis statement
1st Reason Example Example
2nd Reason Example Example
Opposing Arg Refute example
Summary, then end with call to action!
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Now you are ready to write!
I am beyond writers cramp.

• First draft Since this is the first time you are
  writing, it does not have to be perfect. The main
  thing you want to do is get your ideas on paper
  in the proper essay format. You can do the fine
  tuning in the
• Revision Now the real writing starts. Steven
  King says you dont start writing until you start
  revising. Look over your essay for errors, and
  also for what you can say better than before!
  Have someone proof read for you. Be sure to check
  FMAT!

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And keep writingthen submit it!

• Final Draft This is where it all comes together
  when you get your essay to be as good as it
  gets. But, before you hand it in, proofread it
  one last time to be sure its just the way you
  want it to be, then submit it.

There, Im done!