📝 Part 1: Your Main Argument

1. What is your persuasive topic?

2. Topic Sentence - What is your main argument or position?

3. Explanation - Why do you believe this? Explain your reasoning.

4. Evidence - What facts, statistics, or examples support your argument?

5. Keep it going (Link) - How does this connect to your overall argument or lead to your next point?

🔄 Part 2: Counter-Argument and Rebuttal

6. What might someone who disagrees with you say? (Counter-argument)

7. How will you respond to their counter-argument? Use the TEEK structure:

Topic Sentence (Rebuttal): While some people believe _________________, I disagree because _________________.

Explanation:

Evidence:

Keep it going (Link):

8. Which persuasive techniques will you include in your writing? Tick all that apply:

Emotive language (words that create strong feelings)

Rhetorical questions (questions that make the reader think)

Statistics and facts

Expert opinions or quotes

Personal anecdotes or stories

Repetition for emphasis

Strong concluding statement

9. Write three powerful words or phrases you plan to use in your persuasive text:

1. _________________________

2. _________________________

3. _________________________

10. Who is your target audience? How will this affect your language choices?