Big City/Small Town Persuasive Example

Persuasive topic: Is it better to live in a big city or a small town?
Board Notes from 10/31.

There are some things I want you to notice about this example:
- The thesis is very simple, but it still picks a side (big cities) and it gives a "because..."
- The counter argument and rebuttal both begin with transitions (underlined) that make it clear to the reader that the direction of the paper is changing. Without these transitions, the changes in direction would be lost in the reader's mind. Try to read the counter argument and rebuttal without these transitions. They don't make sense, do they?
- Notice the forceful language in the rebuttal. "Time is everything" sounds urgent, doesn't it? The word "clearly" lets the audience know what side you're on. The phrase "lifesaving medical care" is also urgent, and when you add " - especially for children" well, that just seals the deal, right? Who wouldn't want "lifesaving medical care - especially for children"?