Persuasive Paragraphs from Outlines
Directions: Write paragraphs from the topic sentences and
details below. [Try to get 2 – 4 done
before the teacher asks you to do Peer Review.]
Write at least one sentence for every detail, a, b, c, and d. Be sure to vary your sentence structure, and
use vivid, descriptive wording. Write a
closing sentence.
Children should be given a regular
allowance. This
teaches them self-respect through hard work.
With an allowance they learn to limit their spending. They also learn to plan and save ahead for
things they really want to buy. Best of
all, parents no longer have to coax their kids to do chores because there is a
reward for doing them. Obviously, there
are many good reasons why parents should give their children a regular
allowance.
1. Children
should be given a regular allowance.
a. Self-respect
b.
Amount of allowance sets limit on spending
c.
Permits planning and saving
d.
Removes need of coaxing to do chores
e.
Closing sentence
2. All students should learn cooking in school.
a.
To help out at home
b.
Useful when camping
c.
When grown, to help prepare meals for family
d.
To appreciate cooking mom and dad do
e.
To have delicious things to eat
f.
Closing sentence
3. Baby-sitting is a job that requires training.
a.
Ability to treat cuts and bruises
b.
Change and bathe a baby
c.
Amuse a young child
d.
Soothe a frightened child
e.
Handle emergencies.
f.
Closing sentence
4. Young people should be responsible for a pet.
a.
To learn about needs and habits of another living thing
b.
To develop concern for its comfort
c.
To learn responsibility
d.
To enjoy the companionship of a pet
e.
Closing sentence
5. High school students should have a part time job.
a.
To earn spending money
b.
To pay for car insurance
c. To develop a sense of responsibility and
self-discipline
d. To
gain job experience for the future
e.
Closing sentence
6. Every student should participate in some kind
of extra-curricular activity after school.
a.
Sports keep you physically fit
b.
Helps you develop team spirit
c.
Gives you something constructive to do
d.
Learn new things
e.
Offers a chance to make new friends
f.
Closing sentence
7. It is never wise to ride in a vehicle without
your seatbelt on.
a.
Required by law
b.
Tickets are expensive
c.
Almost everyone gets in an accident some time
d.
Danger of serious head injury or death
e.
Thrown from vehicle
f.
Closing sentence
8. Using tobacco is a mistake that impacts your
life.
a.
Cost is expensive
b.
Bad breath
c.
Yellow teeth
d. Addiction
e.
Risk of heart disease and cancer
f.
Closing sentence
