This week you will write the outline for your persuasive essay.Persuasive writing is meant to convince a reader about a particular idea or focus, usually one that you believe in or one you have an opinion on. Whether you are arguing against junk food at school or petitioning for a raise from your boss, persuasion is a skill that everyone should know. To write a persuasive essay follow this outline:            I.    IntroductionA. Grab the reader’s attention by using a “hook”B. Provide needed background informationC. Close with a thesis statement that reveals the position to be argued.II.         BodyA.  Claim #1: Reason/Evidence that supports the thesis statement1. Supporting Evidence2. Supporting EvidenceB. Claim #2: Reason/Evidence that supports the thesis statement1. Supporting Evidence2. Supporting EvidenceC. Claim #3: Reason/Evidence that supports the thesis statement1. Supporting Evidence2. Supporting EvidenceIII. ConclusionA. Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence.1. Remember to avoid bringing up any new ideas in the conclusion. References:List 3 references in APA formatYour document should:Be 12pt in sizeBe in Times New Roman fontHave 1-inch marginsInclude 3 references in APA format

To write a persuasive essay, follow these steps:

I. Introduction A. Grab the reader’s attention by using a “hook”. This could be a startling fact, an interesting anecdote, or a controversial statement that invites further discussion. B. Provide needed background information. This could include any necessary context or historical background that is relevant to the argument. C. Close with a thesis statement that reveals the position to be argued. This should be a clear, concise statement of the specific viewpoint you will be arguing in your essay.

II. Body A. Claim #1: Present the first reason/evidence that supports your thesis statement. This should be a clear, concise statement that directly supports your thesis.

1. Provide supporting evidence. This could be facts, statistics, anecdotes, or examples that back up your claim.
2. Provide additional supporting evidence, if necessary.

B. Claim #2: Present the second reason/evidence that supports your thesis statement. Again, this should be a clear, concise statement that directly supports your thesis.

1. Provide supporting evidence.
2. Provide additional supporting evidence, if necessary.

C. Claim #3: Present the third reason/evidence that supports your thesis statement. Again, this should be a clear, concise statement that directly supports your thesis.

1. Provide supporting evidence.
2. Provide additional supporting evidence, if necessary.

III. Conclusion A. Restate and reinforce the thesis and supporting evidence. This should not introduce any new ideas or arguments, but should simply summarize the main points of your essay and reinforce your thesis.

References: List 3 references in APA format. These should be credible sources that you used to gather your information.

Your document should:

• Be 12pt in size
• Be in Times New Roman font
• Have 1-inch margins
• Include 3 references in APA format