Fifth Grade
Persuasive Writing Outline
In persuasive writing the student convinces the reader to take his/her side.
The writer does this by providing reasons that support his/her view.
Students are encouraged to
develop their expository essay as they might build a hamburger with all the fixings.
Print out and use this writing outline to help you organize a
persuasive paper.
Introduction Paragraph (The Bun)
Lead: ____________________________________________________________
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Topic Sentence: I think..._____________________________________________
Reason Paragraph #1 (The Lettuce)
Topic: ____________________________________________________________
Detail #1: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: ___________________________________________________
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Detail #2: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: ___________________________________________________
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Detail #3: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: __________________________________________________
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Transition: _______________________________________________________
Reason Paragraph #2 (The Cheese)
Topic: ____________________________________________________________
Detail #1: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: __________________________________________________
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Detail #2: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: __________________________________________________
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Detail #3: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: __________________________________________________
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Transition: ________________________________________________________
Reason Paragraph #3 (The Meat)
Topic: ____________________________________________________________
Detail #1: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: ___________________________________________________
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Detail #2: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: ___________________________________________________
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Detail #3: _________________________________________________________
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Elaborate: ___________________________________________________
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Conclusion: ________________________________________________________
Conclusion Paragraph (The Bun)
Reword your Lead: _________________________________________________
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Reword Topic Sentence: I think...______________________________________
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