Persuasive Essay Writing
Summary
TLDRThe script outlines the structure of a persuasive essay, emphasizing the importance of selecting a topic, choosing a stance, and understanding opposing views through research. It highlights the necessity of a clear thesis statement and the use of body paragraphs to present researched arguments. The script concludes by stressing the role of a strong conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the argument, aiming to sway the audience to agree with the writer's viewpoint.
Takeaways
- đ A persuasive essay aims to convince readers to agree with a specific viewpoint.
- đŻ The essay can be about any subject where the author has a stance, like cell phone use in schools or wearing seat belts.
- đ€ The author must present a logical argument and understand both their own and opposing viewpoints.
- đ Research is crucial to gain knowledge about the subject and to counter opponents' arguments.
- đ The introduction should contain a thesis statement that outlines the essay's purpose and position.
- đ The thesis statement should be precise, focused, and clear, including the subject, conflict, and the author's stance.
- đ Body paragraphs should each discuss a key point from the thesis, supported by research findings.
- đ Use statistics and facts from research to strengthen the argument in the body paragraphs.
- âĄïž Each point made in the thesis and introduction should have its own paragraph detailing the argument.
- đ The conclusion should restate the thesis and summarize the main points, reinforcing the argument with facts and evidence.
Q & A
What is a persuasive essay?
-A persuasive essay is a writing piece where the author aims to convince readers to agree with a particular stance or point of view on a given subject.
What are some examples of subjects for a persuasive essay?
-Subjects for persuasive essays can range from using cell phones in schools, wearing school uniforms, to wearing seat belts in cars.
What is the first step in writing a persuasive essay?
-The first step is to select a subject and then choose a side of the argument that you are going to defend.
Why is it important to understand both your own and opposing points of view when writing a persuasive essay?
-Understanding both sides is crucial to construct a persuasive essay effectively, as it allows you to counter your opponent's points within your paper.
What is the role of research in writing a persuasive essay?
-Research is key to gaining knowledge about the subject, looking at arguments made by others, and forming a well-informed argument.
What should a thesis statement in a persuasive essay include?
-A thesis statement should include the subject, the conflict, and the writer's position on the issue, presented in one well-written sentence.
How should the introduction paragraph of a persuasive essay be structured?
-The introduction should contain the thesis statement and at least three key talking points that will be elaborated in the body paragraphs.
What is the significance of body paragraphs in a persuasive essay?
-Body paragraphs reflect the research done and each point made in the thesis statement should have its own paragraph supported by evidence.
How should the concluding paragraph of a persuasive essay be written?
-The conclusion should restate the thesis and main points, summarizing the argument and convincing the audience to agree with the writer's stance.
What is the economic effect of wearing seat belts mentioned in the script?
-The economic effect includes the impact on insurance and medical costs for other drivers, emphasizing that safety is a shared responsibility on the road.
Why is it suggested to have a separate paragraph for each point made in the thesis statement?
-Having separate paragraphs for each point ensures clarity and allows for a thorough discussion of each argument, supported by research.
Outlines
đ Introduction to Writing a Persuasive Essay
This paragraph introduces the concept of a persuasive essay, emphasizing its purpose to convince readers to adopt a specific viewpoint. It outlines the process of writing one, starting with selecting a subject and choosing a stance to defend. The paragraph highlights the importance of understanding both one's own and opposing viewpoints through research. It stresses the significance of the thesis statement, which should concisely present the essay's main points: the subject, the conflict, and the writer's position. The paragraph also discusses the structure of the essay, suggesting that the introduction should contain the thesis statement and be followed by body paragraphs that present research and arguments.
đ The Importance of Seat Belts: A Persuasive Argument
Paragraph 2 delves into the specifics of writing a persuasive essay on the topic of seat belt laws, using Pennsylvania as an example. It advises that each point made in the thesis and introduction should be elaborated in a separate paragraph, supported by research. The paragraph discusses the importance of seat belts in preventing injuries during collisions, even at low speeds like 12 mph. It also touches on the economic impact of seat belt laws on other drivers through insurance and medical costs. The paragraph concludes with advice on crafting a conclusion that restates the thesis and summarizes the argument, emphasizing the broader implications of seat belt laws beyond personal freedom.
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Keywords
đĄPersuasive Essay
đĄStance
đĄArgument
đĄResearch
đĄThesis Statement
đĄIntroduction Paragraph
đĄBody Paragraphs
đĄConclusion
đĄCounterarguments
đĄPersonal Freedom
đĄEconomic Effect
Highlights
A persuasive essay aims to convince readers to agree with a specific stance or viewpoint.
Persuasive essays can be written about any subject, such as cell phones in schools or wearing seat belts.
The first step in writing a persuasive essay is to select a subject and choose a side to defend.
Understanding both your point of view and the opposite points of view is crucial.
Research plays a vital role in constructing a persuasive essay.
The thesis statement is the most important part of a persuasive essay.
The thesis statement should be precise, focused, and clearcut.
The introduction paragraph should contain the thesis statement and key talking points.
Body paragraphs should reflect the research done and support the points made in the thesis.
Each point in the thesis statement should have its own paragraph supported by research.
The concluding paragraph should restate the thesis and summarize the argument.
The conclusion should illustrate that the argument is based on facts and evidence.
Wearing seat belts is an example used to demonstrate how to write a persuasive essay.
The need for safety while traveling in a vehicle is a key point in the persuasive essay about seat belts.
Crash statistics can be used to illustrate how seat belts save lives.
The economic effect of wearing seat belts on other drivers is an important consideration.
The personal freedom of choice argument is countered by the safety and economic benefits of wearing seat belts.
Follow these steps to convince others to agree with your stance on the issue.
Transcripts
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persuasive
essay a persuasive essay is a writing
piece in which the author tries to
convince readers to agree with a
particular stance or point of
view persuasive essays can be written
about any subject for example you can
write a persuasive essay about your
viewpoint on using cell phones in
schools wearing school uniforms or even
wearing a seat belt in your car a
persuasive essay is one of the best ways
to get others to understand your point
of view when writing a persuasive essay
you are forming an argument you must
present a logical argument to your
audience and convince them to agree with
a specific stance when creating a
persuasive essay the first step is to
select a subject then you must choose a
side of the argument that you are going
to defend for example on the subject of
seat belts you would have to determine
the points in question and The Stance
you would take on those
points what are the positive aspects of
wearing a seat belt what are the
negative aspects of wearing a seat Bel
why is your stance more correct than the
opposing
stance you must understand an issue well
enough to construct a persuasive essay
to do this you must not only understand
your point of view but you must also
understand the opposite points of view
this is where research comes into play
when you are writing a persuasive essay
you are writing from the point of view
of an expert so you will have to gain
knowledge about this subject look at the
arguments that others have made about
your side of the issue then look at the
arguments of your
opponents the key to a successful
persuasive essay is to counter your
opponent's points inside your paper to
do this you will need to know their
arguments as well as you know your own
once you fully understand the issue that
you have chosen you are ready to begin
writing your introduction paragraph
should contain your thesis
statement in one well-written sentence
you want to let your audience know your
point of view the thesis statement is
the most important part of your paper
everything else in the paper is based
upon
it you must include three main points in
your thesis statement what you are
writing about
the subject why you are writing about it
the conflict and what your position on
the issue is the opinion thesis
statements need to be precise focused
and
clearcut your thesis statement for
wearing seat belts would need to include
the subject universal laws for wearing
seat belts while in Motor Vehicles the
conflict whether it should be a law or a
personal choice and the opinion your
belief that where bearing seat belt
should be the law for all drivers and
passengers in Motor
Vehicles let's put these thoughts
together into one thesis statement
wearing seat belts in Motor Vehicles
should be mandated under the law in
order to protect drivers and passengers
as well as the financial liability of
other drivers in the event of an
accident in one sentence the thesis
statement covers everything that you
need to persuade readers in the essay
from this thesis state
readers have a clear idea about what you
are going to
discuss once you have crafted your
thesis statement you should follow up
with at least three sentences in the
introduction paragraph these sentences
should include the key talking points
that you will discuss in the following
body paragraphs going back to the seat
Bel example your research should uncover
your State's laws on wearing a seat belt
the need for safety while traveling in a
vehicle and perhaps some crash
statistics that illustrate how seat
belts save
lives your body paragraphs need to
reflect the research that you have done
each point you have made will have its
own paragraph of about five
sentences content and a persuasive essay
is important when writing a persuasive
essay research is a key factor in
creating an argument for example if you
were researching seat Bel laws in the
state of Pennsylvania you may have come
across the PA driver's manual combine
the research you have done on both sides
of the argument to create your own
argument the first body paragraph in
your persuasive essay May State
something like
this when a vehicle is involved in a
collision the vehicle stops but the
driver and passengers inside the vehicle
continue to move at the same speed seat
belts are designed to keep a person in
place and in inside the vehicle even the
strongest people cannot protect
themselves from the force of an accident
serious injuries can occur at only 12
mph while 12 mph is not very fast a
person wearing a seat belt is safer than
a person not wearing one A good rule to
follow when writing a persuasive essay
is this each point that you make in your
thesis statement and introduction
paragraph should have its own paragraph
which which is supported by your
research the concluding paragraph is the
last paragraph of your essay conclusions
in essays show a carefully constructed
argument and illustrate that your
argument has been based on facts and
evidence the conclusion should restate
your thesis and main points of interest
summarizing the argument for the
audience here is a sample conclusion
paragraph about wearing seat belts
wearing seat bels saves lives seat belts
support drivers and passengers during a
collision keeping them inside the
vehicle and strapped firmly to the
seat Studies have shown that even a
collision at 12 mph can cause serious
injuries these injuries not only affect
the person who is injured but they also
affect other drivers through insurance
and medical costs wearing a seat belt is
currently the law in Pennsylvania and it
should remain this way some May argue
that this law cost them their personal
freedom of choice not to wear a seat
belt but wearing seat belts has an
economic effect on other drivers on the
road and not just your own safety as
such the other drivers on the road as
well as yourself are more important than
your personal freedom of
choice to review select a topic and
write a thesis statement that displays
your reasoning and research as part of
your introduction paragraph right at
least three other sentences in your
introduction explaining the points that
you will discuss in your body paragraphs
use your body paragraphs to elaborate on
the points from your
introduction write a conclusion that
ties all of your points together and
convinces the audience to agree with you
follow these steps and you will be
convincing others to agree with your
stance on the issue in no time
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