2. Steps
• Step 1 – decide a topic
• Step 2 – list your main points
• Step 3 – prepare a paragraph for each
main point
• Step 4 – construct your persuasive text
with an introduction, a paragraph for each
main point, then a conclusion
3. Important Points
Make sure that each main point is
clear and supports the topic
Make sure the text flows logically
and the ideas are clearly sequenced
4. Planning Your Text
Topic
Main Point 1 Main Point 2 Main Point 3
Introduction Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Conclusion
5. Example
Pets are important for families
Pets are useful
Pets teach children responsibility People with pets live longer
(e.g. guide dogs, working dogs, etc.)
Introduction Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Paragraph 3 Conclusion
