The motto for effective persuasive essay writing is, "Tell 'em what you're gonna tell 'em. Tell 'em. Then, tell 'em what you told 'em!"
In your first paragraph, or introduction to your essay, your primary goals are to describe the main point you'll be trying to persuade your reader to agree with you on (this is known as the Thesis Statement), and to lay out the main ideas you'll be using to support that point.
In the body, or middle, of your essay, you'll use a paragraph to explain, give details and examples, for each of your main ideas.
Finally, in the conclusion, your last paragraph needs to restate your Thesis Statement, summarize the main points you covered in support of it, and leave the reader with a memorable and powerful final statement of your position, known as the Clincher Statement.
Here's an example for you to follow. Note the Transition Words at the beginning of each paragraph, to help guide the reader through the argument. Cheers!
Mr.A - The Best Rodeo Clown There Ever Was!
When I grow up, I think I'd make a great rodeo clown. I've always enjoyed being trapped in small places with dangerous animals. One of my favorite things to do is to redirect the attention of bullies in the classroom, so that nice kids don't have to deal with them. I even have some experience with barn-yard animals. I'm comfortable with dangerous animals, I don't mind risk taking to help other people and I like barn-yard animals, therefore, I will be the best rodeo clown there ever was!
The first reason why I'll be a great rodeo clown is that being around dangerous animals has always come naturally to me. There was that time when I was hunting, when I sat twenty feet away from a sow and two cubs as they ate salmon out of a stream. I'm always watching dangerous animal shows on the Discovery Channel. When ever I'm close to a man eating animal, I feel more alive than ever. Being able to be comfortable near dangerous animals is the first step to becoming a rodeo clown.
Also, helping people in danger is another thing I really enjoy. It's so exciting to see the look of relief on a person's face when you save them. When I'm helping people avoid physical harm, I feel like a super hero. I am to helping people in danger, what a fire extinguisher is to a fire! Being able to help people in danger for the rest of my life would be fantastic!
Finally, working with barn-yard animals takes a special talent. I gained a lot of experience with bulls and other large animals on my relative's farm. I learned a lot about the way bulls think. For example, if you run across a bull's corral with a red bandanna hanging out of your back pocket, he'll start chasing you! The time I spent on a farm is sure to give me an advantage when it comes to becoming a rodeo clown.
In conclusion, the three most important ingredients required in order to become a successful rodeo clown are being comfortable with dangerous animals, a willingness to help people in danger and barn-yard experience, and I've got them all! I want to be the best rodeo clown of all time. I'm never so happy as when I'm in the midst of farm life. It's like Ben said, "Mr.Allison, you're a clown!" When I streak across a field in front of a raging bull, my soul is filled with delight, and that's why I'll be the best rodeo clown there ever was!
My rodeo clown picture came from http://photo.monkey.net/index.php?showimage=247
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