A persuasive paper's purpose is to convince the reader to think something or to do something.
Use strong words and good reasons to persuade a reader. Look at some persuasive techniques.
Introduction - Paragraph 1
A 3 sentence introduction
paragraph should contain
the following:
Sentence 1 - Attention grabber
a. Imagine something awesome
b. Imagine something awful
c. Start with a question
Ex: Imagine getting a zero on
your paper and then failing
English class. (something awful)
Sentence 2 - Background Info
Give some information
(background) on the topic.
Ex: Currently, many students choose not
to do their homework at home,
and they try to finish it at
school the next day. (This is what's going on right now.)
Sentence 3 - Thesis (central idea)
State your central idea and
the 3 reasons that support it.
Ex: You should do your homework
at home so you won't have to
rush through it, your teacher
won't be mad, and you'll keep
your good grades.
Body - Paragraphs 2, 3, and 4
Your body consists of the three
reasons you're using to support
your central idea. Each reason
will be explained in a paragraph.
You should do your homework so you won't
have to rush through it. Rushing through work can cause you to make terrible mistakes. When you do work at home, you can take your time and double-check your work. This will help you be sure your wonderful work is done neatly and correctly. You will also feel marvelous knowing that you took your time, and you won't feel the horrible stress of having to speed through a paper.
When you do your homework at home, the teacher won't be mad. It's never an amazing day when the teacher's angry. Teachers despise seeing kids doing other work in their class. By doing your work at home, you can help to ensure the teacher will be overjoyed when she sees that everyone has turned in their terrific work.
Doing your homework at home will help you keep your good grades. You'll be able to work slowly and carefully to avoid horrendous mistakes. Having your homework will keep you from getting zeros. A zero will destroy your grade and keep you off the honor roll. People who make good grades grow up to make lots of money.
Conclusion - Paragraph 5
Restate your central idea and tell the reader what they can do in the conclusion.
It is very important to do your homework at home. Choose a time to do your homework, and do it at that time every night. You should also choose a special place to do your homework. This will help you get your homework done, and establish a good homework routine.
Watch a persuasive power point presentation.