PERSUASIVE ESSAY OUTLINE
1) Introduction
a. Get the reader’s attention by using a “hook”
b. Give some background information if necessary
c. Thesis or focus statement
2) First argument or reason to support your position
a. Topic sentence to explain your point
b. Elaboration to back up your point
c. Transition statement
3) Second argument or reason to support your position
a. Topic sentence to explain your point
b. Elaboration to back up your point
c. Transition statement
4) Third argument or reason to support your position
a. Topic sentence to explain your point
b. Elaboration to back up your point
c. Transition statement
5) Conclusion
a. Summary of main points or reason
b. Restate thesis statement
c. Personal comment or a call to action.
