Persuasive Essay Template
This persuasive essay template is a one-page planner for writing that moves a particular reader. It has a field for the audience, a hook and position, two reasons with support, the other side with a response, and a call to action.
- Grade Level
- Grades 1 to 12
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Persuasive Essay Template Example
A 6th grader's plan to convince the principal to start a school garden.
What's in the Persuasive Essay Template
Audience, Hook and Position
A field to name the reader, then boxes for a hook and the writer's position.
Two Reasons with Appeals
Each reason has a box for support and a checklist: logic, emotion or credibility.
The Other Side and the Ask
Boxes for what the other side says, a response, and a conclusion with a call to action.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand. US Letter or A4.
How to Use the Persuasive Essay Template
Name the Reader
Students write who they are trying to convince in the Audience field before they plan anything else.
Open Strong
In the hook box, students write an opening that grabs that reader, then state their position beside it.
Build Two Reasons
Each reason gets facts, examples or an expert as support. Students tick the appeal it makes.
Answer the Other Side
Students write what someone who disagrees would say, then write a response that answers it.
End with a Call to Action
In the last box, students restate their position and tell the reader exactly what to do next.
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