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Persuasive (Opinion) Outline

 

 

 

INTRODUCTION

 

        Explain the topic or issue.

        State your opinion.

        Did you include a hook? (a question, an exclamation, or a quote to grab the reader’s attention.

 

FIRST REASON AND DETAILS

 

        Write one reason for your opinion.

        Write details or facts about this reason.

 

SECOND REASON AND DETAILS

 

        Write one reason for your opinion.

        Write details or facts about this reason.

 

MOST IMPORTANT REASON AND DETAILS

 

        Write the MOST IMPORTANT reason for your opinion.

        Write details or facts about this reason.

 

CONCLUSION

 

        Restate your opinion.

        Tell the reader what they should do next.

 

TRANSITIONAL WORDS

 

        Reread what you wrote in this outline.

        Add transitional words to each box to show how your ideas are connected (example: One reason, Most importantly, In addition)

 

 

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