ACT Persuasive Writing

INTRODUCTION
§  Position - Make a clear statement of position. (Show you understand what you are to do.)
§  Support – Briefly state the points you will use for support.
§  Counter-Argument – Acknowledge that there is/are counter argument(s).
BODY
§  Development of Ideas - Give 2 or 3 well-developed points to support your position. (Make a general point for each of your 2 or 3 points then support each with reasons and/or examples. Arrange your support in a logical manner.)
§  Counter-Argument - Acknowledge that there is a position opposite to the one you have taken and provide a rebuttal. (Evaluate the implications and the complications of the other side and/or respond to the other position from your point of view.)
CONCLUSION - End with a clear, effective, well-developed conclusion.
Language
Use varied sentence structure and precise vocabulary words. Check spelling, punctuation and grammar to insure that your readers will understand your position and support.

Prepared by Barbara Reed Nelson,

ACT Persuasive Writing

Position
Make a clear statement of position. (Show you understand what you are to do.)
Counter-Argument
Acknowledge that there is a position opposite to the one you have taken and provide a rebuttal. (Evaluate the implications and the complications of the other side and/or respond to the other position from your point of view.)
Development of Ideas
Give 2 or 3 well-developed points to support your position. (Make a general point for each of your 2 or 3 points then support each with reasons and/or examples.)
Organization
Start and end with a clear, effective, well-developed introduction and conclusion. Arrange your support in a logical manner.
Language
Use varied sentence structure and precise vocabulary words. Check spelling, punctuation and grammar to insure that your readers will understand your position and support.

Prepared by Barbara Reed Nelson,