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Persuasive Essay Planning

Over the next few weeks, we will be drafting and writing a persuasive essay. You can
choose from the list of topics below, or choose your own to write about.

Topic Ideas:
● Should school be year-round?
● Should schools have mandatory uniforms?
● What animal is the best pet?
● Is social media good or bad?
● What is the most important school subject?
● Should classes be held outdoors?
● Should school be 4 days or 5 days a week?
● Should children be allowed to vote?
● Should dogs be allowed inside stores and buildings?

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Give three reasons why you hold this opinion:

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Thesis statement:

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Draft your first body paragraph:

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Concluding statement:

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