Here is a handout that outlines six great steps to structuring an argumentative essay, which can be continually referenced as you teach your class about persuasive writing.

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Instructional Ideas

• After offering this handout as an overview, scaffold your lessons according to the steps for an organized approach to your persuasive writing unit
• Before reading the sample essay as a class, model the process by going through each guideline in the handout as if you had written the sample essay
• Offer examples of useful brainstorming techniques, mind maps, and flow charts when appropriate

Pros

• Includes a fantastic sample persuasive essay coupled with comments and annotations

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.9-10.1.a W.9-10.2.a W.9-10.4 W.11-12.1.a W.11-12.2.a W.11-12.4