Argument Paper Checklist

Persuasive Essay Editing Checklist

Introduction

Content

______ Begins with a “hook” grabber

______ Contains 2-3 sentences that provide background about the subject

______ The last sentence provides a thesis for or against the subject

______ Provides three reasons that clearly support the position of the subject

Body

Paragraph 1

______ Provides a transition in the first sentence

______ States what your first reason is as to why you are for/against issue

______ Has 2-3 examples that support the first reason

______ Contains a closing sentence

Paragraph 2

______ Provides a transition in the first sentence

______ States what your second reason is as to why you are for/against issue

______ Has 2-3 examples, facts, details etc. that support the thesis

______ Contains a closing sentence

Paragraph 3---Anticipate Objections and answer them. You can use a transitional statement "Some might say, but I say....

Conclusion