Persuasive Essay Organizer

Introductory Paragraph

1. Lead statement: (question, quote, bold statement)

2. Explain the lead statement.

3. overview/summary of topic.

4. thesis statement.

Reason #1

1. State the reason to support the thesis statement.

2. Explain that reason- use facts, details,proof

3. Elaborate with a story/quote/ that illustrates your point.

4. Personal commentary on the point made.

Reason #2

1. State the reason to support the thesis statement.

2. Explain that reason- use facts, details,proof

3. Elaborate with a story/quote/ that illustrates your point.

4. Personal commentary on the point made.

The Other Side

1. State the Other Side’s position.

2. Show the limitations, weaknesses of this position.

3. Use facts/details/proof that supports your position.

4. Elaboration with a story/quote that illustrates your point.

5. Personal commentary on the point made.

Conclusion

1. Restate your thesis in a different way with different words.

2. Mention your main reasons.

3. Make a connection:

Your essay to a book (text-to-text)

Your essay to yourself (text-to-self)

Your essay to reality (text-to-world)

4. Make a call to action.

5. Hook back to the lead statement.