Essay #5: persuasive essay

I. Introduction:

1. lead statement:________________________________________________

2. explain the lead:_______________________________________________

3. overview of the topic:__________________________________________

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4. thesis statement:_______________________________________________

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II. First reason supporting the thesis

1. statement of reason:____________________________________________

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2. supporting detail – facts/statistics/quotes:___________________________

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3. elaboration / example – anecdote:_________________________________

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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III. Second reason supporting the thesis

1. statement of reason:____________________________________________

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2. supporting detail – facts/statistics/quotes:___________________________

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3. elaboration / example – anecdote:_________________________________

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4. commentary:_________________________________________________

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IV. Other side’s main objection to thesis

1. statement of objection:_________________________________________

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2. reasons for this objection:______________________________________

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3. refute these reasons:___________________________________________

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4. supporting detail- facts/statistics/quotes:___________________________

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5. elaboration/ examples – anecdote:________________________________

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6. commentary:_________________________________________________

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V. Conclusion

1. restate the thesis in different words:______________________________
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2. briefly restate reasons of support:________________________________

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3. make text-to-world/ call to action:_______________________________

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4. hook back to the lead statement:________________________________

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