Persuasive Essay

I assigned the final major writing project, the persuasive essay, before Spring Break. It is due on Wednesday, May 9, 2007. The students already have the assignment paper as well as a list of approved topics. I will approve other topics when submitted to me in writing.

Today, I gave the students a sample essay which marks important parts to be included in the essay. Specifically, it highlights 1) the argument being made, 2) the topic sentences of each of the body paragraphs, and 3) the three supporting statements in each of the three body paragraphs.

On the back of that sample essay is a blank outline that the students are to complete for their persuasive essay.

We have previously looked at a student example included in our Houghton Mifflin reader.