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Topic: Persuade parents to buy their kids cell phones

Reasons: 1.They stay in communication with them throughout the day.

2.Also keeps them aware of their location when and where at all times. (Especially with this generation)

3.Allows parents to keep up with social media accounts & cyber bullying. (they’re not being bullied or bullying anyone; vise versa)

Directions Outline: Although the information in the parenthesis (below) guides you to write 1-4 sentences or whichever, for your outline, you only need a couple of words or a sentence to complete each part of the outline. You should follow the sentence structure, however, for your actual essay. Bold the thesis statement.

  • Introduction
  • 1st body paragraph
  • 2nd body paragraph
  • 3rd body paragraph
  • Conclusion
  • a.Attention grabber (2-3 sentences)
  • b.Background (2-3 sentences of the who, what, when, where, and why related to the topic)
  • c.Thesis (1-2 sentences, with three prongs, and underlined)

  • a.Topic sentence or first prong (1 sentence)
  • b.Explanation of topic sentence (2-3 sentences)
  • c.Research, quote or paraphrase, (1-3 sentences)
  • d.Analysis of material (3-4 sentences)
  • e.Counterpoint (1/2 – 1 sentence)
  • f.Refute (2-3 sentences)
  • g.Conclusion (2-3 sentences and the “so what” of the paragraph and the part which leads into the next prong)

  • a.Topic sentence or first prong (1 sentence)
  • b.Explanation of topic sentence (2-3 sentences)
  • c.Research, quote or paraphrase, (1-3 sentences)
  • d.Analysis of material (3-4 sentences)
  • e.Counterpoint (1/2 – 1 sentence)
  • f.Refute (2-3 sentences)
  • g.Conclusion (2-3 sentences and the “so what” of the paragraph and the part which leads into the next prong)

  • a.Topic sentence or first prong (1 sentence)
  • b.Explanation of topic sentence (2-3 sentences)
  • c.Research, quote or paraphrase, (1-3 sentences)
  • d.Analysis of material (3-4 sentences)
  • e.Counterpoint (1/2 – 1 sentence)
  • f.Refute (2-3 sentences)
  • g.Conclusion (2-3 sentences and the “so what” of the paragraph and the part which leads into the next prong)

  • a.Re-state the thesis (paraphrases in 1-3 sentences)
  • b.Summarizes each body paragraph in 1-2 sentences
  • c.Gives the big picture (3-4 sentences)
  • d.Instructs on what to do next or something to consider (2-3 sentences)

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Persuasive Essay 1st Draft

a. The essay should contain between 900-1,000 words.

b. Include word count under the date. If you fail to do this, 10 points will be deducted.

c. Follow proper MLA format.

d. Place thesis in bold.

e. Highlight two examples of RHETORICAL APPEALS in your paper and create a color code at the top of your paper that addresses …

1. Thesis, as mentioned

2. Topic Sentences

3. Counter arguments

4. 5 higher level vocabulary

5. Transitional words

6. Ethos

7. Logos

8. Pathos

9. Kairos