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WRITING A PERSUASIVE ESSAY INTRODUCTION Use a Hook Restate the Question – in your own words Thesis Statement: Clearly state your Opinion List 3 Main Points WAYS TO “HOOK” YOUR READER… Announcement “It has come to my attention that JFK has been considering installing surveillance cameras in the school.” WAYS TO “HOOK” YOUR READER… Shocking Statement “It has been proved that 90% of school crimes go unsolved because of the lack of surveillance in the hallways.” WAYS TO “HOOK” YOUR READER… Rhetorical Question “How would you feel if your child’s safety was at stake because JFK refused to install surveillance cameras?” WAYS TO “HOOK” YOUR READER… Quotation “There is a famous saying, ‘If the walls could talk’ that plays an important role when considering your child’s safety at school.” WAYS TO “HOOK” YOUR READER… Anecdote (Short Story) “Yesterday, students at JFK reported seeing a strange man lurking outside of the school. Due to the newly installed surveillance cameras, police officials were able to identify the unknown man. When brought downtown for questioning it was noted that the man was carrying a loaded gun on him.” RESTATE THE TOPIC You always want to clearly introduce the topic you are writing about to your reader (in your own words). “Recently the Board of Education has been discussing whether or not to install surveillance cameras in all of the schools in Woodbridge Township.” THESIS STATEMENT Your thesis statement clearly tells your reader the position you have chosen on the specific topic. “After much consideration, I firmly believe that JFK should install surveillance cameras on school grounds to ensure safety, to create awareness, and give parents a peace of mind.” LIST YOUR 3 MAIN POINTS When surveillance cameras are installed on school grounds it would ensure student safety, prevent vandalism to school property, and help reduce the number of students cutting class. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH It has been proven that 90% of school crimes go unsolved b