Exposition

Suggested format to plan a
PERSUASIVE EXPOSITION / ARGUMENT.

Introduction - optional element but often required in the subject English.
Opening comments to attract the reader's attention.

Issue

Thesis / Point of View / Opinion

Preview of arguments that follow.
(How the writer will develop the argument in the following paragraphs)

Argument Number One

Topic sentence
(point)

Supporting evidence / facts
(elaboration)

Argument Number Two

Topic sentence
(point)

Supporting evidence / facts
(elaboration)

Argument Number Three

Topic sentence
(point)

Supporting evidence / facts
(elaboration)

Conclusion

Call for action
(optional - not always included)

Restate thesis / point of view / opinion

Comment
(Optional)

Introduction or opening comments to attract the reader's attention.
(Often required in the subject English - but not an obligatory element.)

Thesis

Preview
(How the writer will develop the essay - a preview of the arguments that follow.)

Argument Number One

Topic sentence
(point)

Supporting evidence / facts
(elaboration)

Argument Number Two

Topic sentence
(point)

Supporting evidence / facts
(elaboration)

Argument Number Three

Topic sentence
(point)

Supporting evidence / facts
(elaboration)

Conclusion

Restate Thesis

Comment
(Optional)