Drafting Your Persuasive Essay

 

Directions:  Complete the graphic organizer below, and use it to help you write your first draft.  Use additional paper if necessary.

 

INTRODUCTION

What bold statement or anecdote will you use in your introduction?

 

 

 

 

What background information will you provide for you readers?

 

 

 

 

What will be your opinion statement?

 

 

 

 

 

BODY

 

Cause:

 

 

Effect:

 

 

 

 

Effect:

Effect:

Supporting evidence:

 

 

 

 

Supporting evidence:

Supporting evidence:

 

CONCLUSION

 

What will be your call to action?

 

 

 

What possible counterclaims will you address?

 

 

 

How will you restate your opinion statement?

 

 

 

What strong statement will you use to end your essay?