Persuasive+Essays

How to write a persuasive essay
Your introduction needs to **grab** the reader's attention. Be sure you provide enough information so your topic is clear. State your point clearly as you lead into your supporting paragraphs.

The supporting paragraphs should provide **details, facts, quotes, and statistics** to support your idea. Remember, you are persuading people to believe in your idea! Each paragraph should focus on one idea, beginning each paragraph with a topic sentence.

After presenting your points, be sure you mention the **opposing view.** Then restate your opinion, showing why the opposing view is not valid.

Finally, conclude your paragraph with a strong restatement of your view (without saying the same thing). Try to end with a circling back to your main idea, a creative, thoughtful point that will stay with your reader.