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PERSUASION

Definition:  a specific type of expository writing that proves a point

A.   Introduction

·       Eye catching sentence.

·       Background

·       Statement of purpose (thesis):  the writer’s proposition—            [Inductive reasoning is more important than deductive reasoning. OR  Deductive reasoning is more important than inductive reasoning.]

·       Indication of the reasons that support the proposition

B.  First body paragraph

·       Topic sentence

·       One of the three reasons

1.    detail

2.    explanation

3.    detail

4.    explanation

5.    detail

6.    explanation

·       Anchor to support original thesis

C.      Second body paragraph

·       Topic sentence

·       Second reason

1.    detail

2.    explanation

3.    detail

4.    explanation

5.    detail

6.    explanation

·       Anchor to support original thesis

D.    Third body paragraph

·       Topic sentence

·       Third reason

1.    detail

2.    explanation

3.    detail

4.    explanation

5.    detail

6.    explanation

·       Anchor to support original thesis

E.    Conclusion

a.     Restatement of thesis, in different words

b.     Brief reminder of support of thesis

c.     Call reader to action