Name: _____________________________________ Per: _______
Persuasive (Argument) Essay
Introduction: start it with general information, perhaps a teaser, and then give a bit of information on both sides.
Your thesis must start with the world although. If a comma is after the word although – three points will be
deducted.
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BODY PARAGRAPH 1:
TS (Introduce both aspects): ____________________________________________________________________
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COUNTERCLAIM (CD: opposition’s point of view): _______________________________________________
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Concession (CM for the opposition’s point of view – min. 2 sentences): _________________________________
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