Organizing Your Persuasive Essay

Introduction Your first paragraph. Sentence 1: Hook A statement that engages the reader. Sentence 2: Topic overview What we need to know to understand your topic-background info. Sentence 3: Thesis Your position on this topic, also includes 3 reasons supporting your topic.

Introduction Paragraph What would happen if Greek gods could make the world a better place? For centuries these Olympians have been overseeing the world, but Zeus has gotten old and has decided to step down as the ruler of the gods. McDonalus would be the best leader, because of his desire to end world hunger, knowledge of recipes and ingredients, and farming techniques.

Transition Words Words that help you shift your thoughts from one topic to another. Words that bring your thoughts together. Words that help you emphasize your thoughts. Words that provide examples to support your thoughts. Words that show sequence. Words that bring a tone to your paper.

Add Information: again besides moreover another for insurance together with and likewise as well furthermore additionally along with also for example equally important further Conclude or Summarize: in short finally in summary in conclusion consequently due to all in all as a result accordingly to sum up thus therefore Contrast two things or show a difference: but otherwise even though conversely even so yet however counter to on the other hand as opposed to in the meantime on the contrary nevertheless still Emphasize a point: again indeed to repeat truly in fact to emphasize for this reason with this in mind

Show similarities: in the same manner in the same way also likewise like both as similarly Clarify: that is in other words put another way stated differently to clarify for insurance Show location: above across against along alongside amid in front of near among around away from back of behind below inside off beneath beside between beyond by down into onto on top of throughout outside to the right over under Show time: about after at first second third prior to subsequently until meanwhile today tomorrow before soon later afterward immediately finally during in conclusion next in the meantime as soon as then

Moving on to the body of your paragraph. You will use transition words here.

Body paragraphs Body paragraph 1- Reason, details, evidence Body paragraph 2- Reason, details, evidence Body paragraph- 3 Reason, details, evidence

Body Paragraph Formula Sentence #1: Transition word and topic sentence in your own words. Sentence #2: Explain details about the topic suggested to support topic. Sentence #3: For support, choose evidence to cite/paraphrase. Sentence #4: Explain how the quote supports your topic. Sentence #5: Include a concluding sentence that restates topic sentence and supports thesis.

Introduction Paragraph The best choice for the new king of Olympus is McDonalus, due to his power of providing food and water can end world hunger. His extensive knowledge of recipes and ingredients can be used to create new super healthy foods. Finally, Mcdonalus can help farmers create better ways to harvest to prevent wasting natural resources. These reasons are just a few that support why Mcdonalus should be the new king of the gods. Use this reason as the TOPIC SENTENCE for Body 1

First paragraph of the body of my essay. First and most importantly, McDonalus should be the new king of the gods because he can end world hunger. With people starving all over the world, the lord of food and drink can really help by using his powers to create food sources. (This is when I would add a citing or text from the book or online resources.) “In 2010, an estimated 7.6 million children — more than 20,000 a day — died from hunger” (11 Facts About Global Hunger). Imagine a way to fix the problem of hungry children. With electing McDonalus as the new ruler of Olympus, the cure for global starvation is within reach. With this idea in mind, it is once again important to note that McDonalus would be a great replacement for Zeus because he could bring an end to world hunger.

First paragraph of the body of my essay. First and most importantly, McDonalus should be the new king of the gods because he can end world hunger. With people starving all over the world, the lord of food and drink can really help by using his powers to create food sources. “In 2010, an estimated 7.6 million children — more than 20,000 a day — died from hunger” (11 Facts About Global Hunger). Imagine a way to fix the problem of hungry children. With electing McDonalus as the new ruler of Olympus, the cure for global starvation is within reach. With this idea in mind, it is once again important to note that McDonalus would be a great replacement for Zeus because he could bring an end to world hunger.

REMEMBER The first sentence is your topic. This is in your own words. A piece of cited evidence should relate to and support your topic sentence. Use transition words. Your conclusion sentence is in your own words. There should be at least 5 sentences in each paragraph.

Bibliography “11 Facts About Global Hunger.” Do Something.Org. n.p. n.d. Web. 13 May,

Conclusion Restate thesis Summarize evidence End with something memorable!