This document outlines the structure of a persuasive essay, including an introduction with a hook and thesis statement, a body with 3 main points supported by evidence, and a conclusion that restates the thesis and calls the reader to action. It also discusses the structure of paragraphs and two formats for structuring an essay: the 5 paragraph structure or a 1-3-1-1 structure, where the last paragraph acknowledges and refutes opposing viewpoints.