Persuasive Writing A. Selects two problems in your school that you want the school principal to address (possible ideas: school lunches, school hours, not having enough elective classes, adopting a no homework policy, uniforms, cell-phone policy, discipline code).
 
B. Write an introductory paragraph (Persuasive Paragraph). The paragraph must have an attention catcher (hook), thesis statement (opinion) two main points, and a conclusion.

I. Introduction (paragraph # 1)
II. First argument or reason to support your position: (paragraph # 2)
•Elaboration to back your point.
III. Second argument or reason to support your position: (paragraph # 3)
•Elaboration to back your point.
IV. Conclusion (Paragraph # 4)
•Summary of main points or reasons
           •Restate thesis statement.