Crafting a Compelling 5-Paragraph Persuasive Essay Outline

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Persuasive Essay Outline explanation Structure of a five paragraph persuasive essay Introduction (3-5 sentences) Hook: Grab the reader’s attention with a quote, scenario, question, vivid description, etc. Must be related to your topic. (1-2 sentences) Thesis statement: Simply and clearly state your position on the issue(1 sentence ) Three arguments. Choose three arguments you can use to convince your reader of your position. Briefly state these arguments here. (1-3 sentences) Paragraph 2 (5-8 sentences) Go back to paragraph one and find your first argument. Then write a paragraph about it. Use specific examples to support your argument Write a transition sentence. Paragraph 3 (5-8 sentences) Go back to paragraph one and find your second argument. Write a paragraph about it . Use specific examples to support your argument. You should authoritative websites to give facts, statistics, supporting quotations, studies, research, etc.  Write a transition sentence. Paragraph 4 (5-8 sentences) Go back to paragraph one and find your third argument. Write a paragraph about it. Use specific examples to support your argument Write a transition sentence. Conclusion (3-5 sentences) Summarize—restate your thesis statement and three arguments in different words Make a closing statement. Tie your closing statement back to your opening hook.