Persuasive Essay Structure
by Maria Masci
1. Conclusion
1.1. Restate thesis statement
1.2. Remind reader about the reasons briefly
1.3. Maybe call for action but no new thoughts in conclusion
2. Third paragraph
2.1. One counter argument
2.1.1. Expalin
2.1.2. Give examples
3. Second paragraph
3.1. Second argument
3.1.1. Explain your thought.
3.1.2. Give examples
4. Introduction
4.1. Hooks
4.1.1. Question
4.1.2. Quote
4.1.3. Anecdote
4.1.4. Statistics
4.1.5. Definition
4.2. Thesis statement
4.2.1. Topic
4.2.2. My opinion
4.2.3. Because
5. First paragraph
5.1. First argument
5.1.1. Explain your thought
5.1.2. Give examples to justify