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Persuasive Essay 6 paragraph Outline Format View here or print as a file.

I. Introduction:

1. Get the readers attention by using a "hook." 2. Provide context. Give some background information 3. Thesis or focus statement. 4. Introduce all 3 of your arguments in the first paragraph.

II. First argument or reason to support your position:

1. Topic sentence explaining your point. 2. Elaboration to back your point. 3. expand your argument with facts, quotes, statistics, examples, or other evidence that supports your cause

III. Second argument or reason to support your position:

1. Topic sentence explaining your point. 2. Elaboration to back your point. 3. expand your argument with facts, quotes, statistics, examples, or other evidence that supports your cause

IV. Third argument or reason to support your position:

1. Topic sentence explaining your point. 2. Elaboration to back your point. 3. expand your argument with facts, quotes, statistics, examples, or other evidence that supports your cause

V. Opposing Viewpoint: (This is optional, however highly recommended, so that the reader will know you have considered another point of view and have a rebuttal to it.)

1. Opposing point to your argument. 2. Your rebuttal to the opposing point. 3. Elaboration to back your rebuttal. 4. expand your argument with facts, quotes, statistics, examples, or other evidence that supports your cause

VI. Conclusion:

1. Summary of main points or reasons 2. Restate thesis statement. 3. Personal comment or a call to action.