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Sample Persuasive Essay
Ava Jenkins thinks more girls should join an after-school running club. She supports her opinion with specific reasons.
Be a Girl on the Run
Beginning
The writer makes a personal connection to the topic and states her opinion. Have you ever had a goal that felt out of reach? When I signed up for Girls on the Run, running three miles seemed impossible, but I did it. Now I feel like I can do anything. You will feel the same way by participating in Girls on the Run.
Middle
The middle paragraphs explain Girls on the Run and give reasons to join. Girls on the Run is an after-school organization that welcomes girls of all abilities. For three months, you will practice each week with a group of girls from your school or community. Coaches will help you build stamina and confidence to complete a 5K race.