Persuasive EssayGraphic Organizer
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Introduce the issue or topic in a way that will capture the readers attention (quote, anecdotal
story, rhetorical question, etc.) [1-2 sentences]:
Acknowledge the counterargument (what those who disagree say) and state why it is wrong [1-2 sentences]:
Admittedly, (counterargument); however, (reason counterargument is wrong).
Thesis Statement (should contain your position on the issue & your argument):
Therefore, (put your stand here) because (argument/reason #1), (argument/reason #2), and (argument/reason #3).
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First Argument (reason for your position) weakest [1 sentence]:
Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:
Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:
Transition into the next paragraph [1 sentence]:
It is evident that (argument #1); furthermore, (introduce argument #2).
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Second Argument (reason for your position) [1 sentence]:
Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:
Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:
Transition into the next paragraph [1 sentence]:
It is evident that (argument #2); furthermore, (introduce argument #3).
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Finalyour most powerful argument (reason for your position) [1 sentence]:
Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:
Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:
Transition into the next paragraph [1 sentence]:
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Counterargument (What those who disagree say)
Transition: Admittedly,
Their position [1 sentence]:
Reasons for their position [1--2 sentences]:
Evidence that supports their argument [1-2 sentences]:
Why their evidence isnt persuasive [1 sentence]:
Transition to your conclusion [1 sentence]:
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Restatement of position [1 sentence]:
Summary of reasons [2-3 sentences]:
Clincher (possibly a call to actionwhat should the reader do now / rhetorical question [1 sentence]:
Persuasive EssayGraphic Organizer
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Introduce the issue or topic:
Acknowledge the counterargument:
Thesis Statement:
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Transition:
First Argument:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Transition into the next paragraph:
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Second Argument:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Transition into the next paragraph:
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Finalyour most powerful argument:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Transition into the next paragraph:
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Counterargument (What those who disagree say)
Transition: Admittedly,
Their position:
Reasons for their position:
Evidence that supports their argument:
Why their evidence isnt persuasive
Transition to your conclusion:
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Restatement of position:
Summary of reasons:
Clincher:
Notes:
