The 5-point Persuasive
Essay
What can the triple burger learn from the ones on the right?
What is one of the most overlooked keys to an amazing burger?
As Sir Mix-a-Lot once said, “[A burger ain’t a burger]
unless you got buns, hun” (Sir Mix-a-Lot, 1992).
Here’s our new and improved Frankenstein
burger
Shhh…just go with it…
A Good Top Bun = High Scoring Introduction / Opening
1. Restate the controversial issue = A nice crust
2. Pick a side (don’t be wishy washy) = Sourdough? Kaiser? Sesame?
3. Briefly list your (3) reasons = Flavory hints of burgery goodness to come
A Weak Opening / Introduction
A Thin Top Bun
May not restate the issue, pick a side, or list reasons to be examined
Don’t forget, 3 reasons = 3 patties (paragraphs)
Heh…funny. What, no “ketchup” puns?
Each reason/patty/paragraph should have the following:
1. Topic sentence = Good solid patty
2. Supporting sentences = Dressings (lettuce, tomato, pickle)
3. Concluding / transition = Cheesy goodness that wraps the sentence point up and connects to the next point
Your 3 body paragraphs
should be stacked nicely
as COMPLETE thoughts
Don’t forget about a solid Closing Bottom Bun.The burger / essay will fall apart with a weak, thin bottom bun.
A good closing should…- Restate the issue- Restate your position- Rephrase the 3 main points- Provide closing thoughts
Or worse yet…no closing paragraph leads to an even messier eating experience
Other Problems
Decent opening & closing, but only 1 puny, lonely, pathetic point
There’s potential, but it’s just all over the place poor editing
That’s just wrong…and sad…
Rare / Raw burgers = paragraphs that are not thought (thawed) out properly…get it???
When you do not clarify which side you have chosen, it’s tough to make out what’s going on
Sloppy writing, poor grammar, lack of structure & organization
So take it from Mr. Turtle, and use a slow, methodical approach to building your next
5 Point Essay!