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Persuasive Essay Outline
Introduction:
A.
Get the readers attention by using a "hook."
B.
Give some background information if necessary.
C.
Thesis or focus statement.
I. First argument or reason to support your position:
A.
Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B.
Possible concession toward opposing argument
C.
Elaboration to back your
point.
D.
Clincher
II. Second argument or reason to support your position:
A.
Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B.
Possible concession toward opposing argument
C.
Elaboration to back your
point.
D.
Clincher
III. Third argument or reason to support your position:
A.
Topic sentence explaining your point and reason
B.
Possible concession toward opposing argument
C.
Elaboration to back your
point.
D.
Clincher
IV. Opposing Viewpoint: (This is optional, however highly
recommended, so that the reader will know you have considered
another point of view and have a rebuttal to it.)
A.
Opposing point to your argument.
B.
Your rebuttal to the opposing point.
C.
Elaboration to back your
rebuttal.
Conclusion:
A.
Summary of main points or reasons
B.
Restate thesis statement.
C.
Personal comment or a call to action.

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