Writing a Persuasive Essay Introduction

Grade 6β€’45 minutes

Learning Objective

I can clearly state my position on the topic in the introduction of my persuasive essay.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What is a thesis statement, and why is it considered the most important line in a persuasive essay?

2. Write a thesis statement for a persuasive essay on whether school uniforms should be mandatory. Include three main points that support your position.

3. Explain the concept of parallelism in writing. Why is it important when constructing a thesis statement?

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