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Persuasive Letter Outline

Introduction (Paragraph 1)

A. Use a hook to grab the readers’ attention or give a

definition of your topic

B. Introduce the issue. Why is it important to you?

C. Thesis statement (the position you have taken and

your three reasons)

II.

Body (Paragraph 2)

A. TS – Introduce general reason for position

B. CD: Reason 1 supporting your thesis

C. CD – Evidence for reason 1(examples, facts,

statistics, quoted authorities, details, or reasons)

D. CM – Commentary or your thinking about the

evidence

E. CS – Concluding sentence (why does this reason

matter to the thesis?)

III. Body (Paragraph 3)

A. TS – Opposing view

B. CD - Counterargument

C. CD – Reason 2 supporting your thesis

D. CD – Evidence for reason 2 (example, fact, quote)

E. CM – Commentary about the evidence

F. CS – Concluding sentence

IV. Conclusion (Paragraph 4)

A. Restate thesis in a fresh way

B. Summary of main points (two reasons)

C. Personal comment or a call to action – why is your

position the only logical choice?

Persuasive Letter Outline