Start and End Persuasive Pieces

Most students know that their book reviews, persuasive letters, and argumentative essays need to have an introduction. The problem is–they struggle to write one that isn’t literal. Hello, I’m writing to persuade you to. . .or This is an argumentative essay about. . . .

Unfortunately, their conclusions aren’t much better. They tend to end with That’s all I know. . .I hope I convinced you…Thank you for reading my persuasive letter.

Duration: 6:11 | Grades K-12