Create a Frame to Persuade / Argue

A FRAME TO PERSUADE… INTRODUCTION

I believe that… I would like begin by…

I think that (the issue) is a It is my opinion that… really good idea.

Although not everyone will First of all I would like to say agree, I want to present the that… idea that…

After much consideration/discussion I I am concerned about… would to put to you the idea of… I have several reasons for SECOND PARAGRAPH thinking this, my first being…

To support my argument I would like to offer the My first reason/point is… following points…

Please consider my reasons for It seems to me that… this opinion, first(ly)…

There is strong evidence to To begin with… suggest that…

Before making a decision, I I have based my opinion on the would like you to consider my following information… reasons for believing… THIRD PARAGRAPH Another reason is that…

In addition… I also feel that…

An equally important point to Secondly… consider is…

You might also consider… I strongly believe…

On the other hand… Alternatively… FOURTH PARAGRAPH Also…

To further support my Besides… point…

In addition… I recognise that…… but

Despite what some people Furthermore… believe…

Another piece of evidence to The advantages of … support… FIFTH PARAGRAPH My final point is…

You must understand that… However…

Finally, I must draw your Still I believe you cannot avoid attention… the fact that…

Frankly, I disagree with these Despite these points of view I beliefs and still uphold the still believe… opinion that…

Therefore though some people The implication of this point of might argue that… view is… CONCLUSION In conclusion,,,

To sum up… Finally…

I hope I have convinced you I think I have shown that… that…

As I stated in my The reality remains that… introduction…

I stand by my claims and only Having listened to my hope I persuaded you too reasons… that…