Persuasive EssayGraphic Organizer

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Introduce the issue or topic in a way that will capture the readers attention (quote, anecdotal
story, rhetorical question, etc.) [1-2 sentences]:

Acknowledge the counterargument (what those who disagree say) and state why it is wrong [1-2 sentences]:
Admittedly, (counterargument); however, (reason counterargument is wrong).

Thesis Statement (should contain your position on the issue & your argument):
Therefore, (put your stand here) because (argument/reason #1), (argument/reason #2), and (argument/reason #3).

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First Argument (reason for your position) weakest [1 sentence]:

Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:

Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:

Transition into the next paragraph [1 sentence]:
It is evident that (argument #1); furthermore, (introduce argument #2).

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Second Argument (reason for your position) [1 sentence]:

Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:

Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:

Transition into the next paragraph [1 sentence]:
It is evident that (argument #2); furthermore, (introduce argument #3).

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Finalyour most powerful argument (reason for your position) [1 sentence]:

Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:

Evidence that supports your argument (detail) [2 sentences]:

Transition into the next paragraph [1 sentence]:

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Counterargument (What those who disagree say)
Transition: Admittedly,
Their position [1 sentence]:

Reasons for their position [1--2 sentences]:

Evidence that supports their argument [1-2 sentences]:

Why their evidence isnt persuasive [1 sentence]:

Transition to your conclusion [1 sentence]:
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Restatement of position [1 sentence]:

Summary of reasons [2-3 sentences]:

Clincher (possibly a call to actionwhat should the reader do now / rhetorical question [1 sentence]:




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Introduce the issue or topic:




Acknowledge the counterargument:




Thesis Statement:




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Transition:
First Argument:


Evidence:



Evidence:



Transition into the next paragraph:


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Second Argument:


Evidence:



Evidence:



Transition into the next paragraph:
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Finalyour most powerful argument:



Evidence:



Evidence:



Transition into the next paragraph:




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Counterargument (What those who disagree say)
Transition: Admittedly,
Their position:




Reasons for their position:





Evidence that supports their argument:





Why their evidence isnt persuasive





Transition to your conclusion:



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Restatement of position:







Summary of reasons:







Clincher:









Notes: