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Persuasive essaysCommon mistakes
Main ideas/detailsGreat examples from classmates:
Some people think they are so tough, but one book can make them cry like a baby. Someone who is sad all the time can read a book, and the next thing you know, they are rolling on the ground with laughter! Books can change you, make you feel happy, sad, or angry. If you feel mad, go read a book book. It will cheer you up.
Another reason why dogs are better than cats is that they can guard your house. When robbers come to your house, your dogs bark. Some that are trained will even go and bite the robbers! When they bark, it will wake you up so you don’t have to worry about your things getting stolen. How about cats? All they do is sleep, and they don’t even realize what is going on!
Every paragraph should have one
main idea (reason). The main ideas are
underlines!
And every sentence in that paragraph (details) should
connect to your main idea!!
Dialogue“Ouch!! My calf hurts a lot!”
screamed Holly.“Well, there is nothing we can do
about it unless someone adds another elevator, “ Sophie whispered.
“Well, THAT’S a great idea!!!” Holly hollered. Everyone glanced at her, wondering what had happened.
New paragraph every time someone different speaks!
Long, long, loooooooong sentences!?!I think people should all go out and buy a pet monkey, because they are smart animals and when you train them, they can help you with your chores, so you won’t be so tired anymore.
This
sentence is
NOT okay!!!
Don’t have more than one conjunction (but, so, then, and, etc.) in a sentence!!
Great Beginnings and Fantastic Finishers
Great Beginnings Fantastic Finishers
•Should state the topic
•Should be catchy and hook the readers in
•Can introduce your main ideas, but should not take time to explain them
•Should restate the topic
•Should make people feel something and call them to act on it!
•Can restate your main ideas, but should not take time to explain them again
•Should not introduce new ideas
If you are looking for examples and more explanations, go to the blog post called “Persuasive Writing: Great Beginnings and Fantastic Finishers.”
Persuasive EssayFinal persuasive essay…Due October
5-6• Typed, size 12 font (or close), a font that is
EASY to read.• Title and heading (name, date, class)• Edited from rough drafts
