Things You'll Need:
- Good imagination
- A writing utensil
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Step 1
First know a persuasive essay is at least 5 good paragraphs. When I say good paragraphs I mean write at least 6 sentences for each paragraph. Know what the subject is that you are trying to persuade your audience to like or dislike. Begin brain-storming, try making a web to help you in forming your paragraphs. Start with the main topic in the middle and 3 supporting topics connecting to it. Followed by write at least 3 supporting details connecting off the supporting topics.
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Step 2
Next write a rough draft. Start with the introduction. State what the problem or view is on the subject. Explain your view on the topic. Then tell the opposing point if there is any. Write the introduction leading up to the body. For example: Is summer better than winter? I believe summer is better than winter. The wintertime is to cold. You can find more fun in the summertime. This is why summer is better than winter.
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Step 3
Then write the body. State the facts and opinions in the body. If able use quotes, times, and dates to prove your point. For example, “statistics show that 85% of the students get better grades if well rested. Have a topic sentence for each of the 3 paragraphs. Start each paragraph with a topic sentence and have 3 or more details supporting that topic sentence. For example if the topic sentence is are dogs’ better pets than cats. Three supporting details could be Dogs are easily trained. It is cheaper to buy dog food than cat food. Dogs can protect the house from invaders.
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Step 4
After, write a conclusion for your essay. Restate your topic sentence. Sum up again your view on the subject. For example: In conclusion are dogs better pets than cat. I believe dogs are better pets because… (Restate some of your points). Then close the paragraph.
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Step 5
Finally reread your essay. Edit your essay making your corrections and additions to it. Afterward let someone else proofread it after you. It is always good to let someone else recheck behind yourself. Write up your final draft with all the corrections made to it. Now you’ve just completed a proper persuasive essay.
