Step-by-step Instructions for Writing a Pro-con Essay

A pro-con essay evaluates what is good and bad about an idea or a situation. This section includes step-by-step directions to help guide your students as they create a pro-con essay

You can print out these pages to share them with your students or direct them to the Pro-con Essay section on the student site.

1. Prewriting

	Select an idea or a situation, gather and organize details about the pros and cons, and write an opinion statement.

2. Writing

	State your topic, present the pros and cons, and sum them up thoughtfully.

3. Revising

	Improve your work by checking your pros and cons and the way you connect them.

4. Editing

	Check for style and accuracy and prepare a final copy.