The document provides instructions for writing a persuasive paragraph. It discusses selecting a debate topic from a list of sample topics. It recommends stating a position and asking "why" to generate reasons. The attributes of a persuasive paragraph are outlined as having a topic sentence stating the position, body paragraphs providing supporting reasons, transitions between reasons, and a closing sentence restating the topic. The document guides the reader through selecting a topic and gathering effective reasons to write a persuasive paragraph.