Ms. Conn



ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY OUTLINEIntroduction:Sentence 1: Attention Grabber/Hook: You may start with a question, famous quote, interesting fact, or an anecdote (story). You should write 1-2 sentences.Sentence 2: Introduce the topic and give context and background information: Sentence starter: "There has been a debate lately as to..."Sentence 3: Acknowledge the opposing views and the complexity of the issue: Sentence starter: "Some say it would be good to...yet others argue..."Sentence 4: Thesis statement/claim and three reasons to support your claim: Answer the question--Should freedom be given or demanded? Provide three reasons.Body Paragraph 1:Topic Sentence/Reason 1: The first reason to support your thesisEvidence 1: Include a quote or paraphrase from one text that we've studied in class.Analysis 1: Explain how that piece of evidence supports your thesis. Evidence 2: Include a quote or paraphrase from one text that we've studied in class.Analysis 2: Explain how that piece of evidence supports your thesis. Body Paragraph 2:Topic Sentence/Reason 2: The second reason to support your thesisEvidence 1: Include a quote or paraphrase from one text that we've studied in class.Analysis 1: Explain how that piece of evidence supports your thesis. Evidence 2: Include a quote or paraphrase from one text that we've studied in class.Analysis 2: Explain how that piece of evidence supports your thesis. Body Paragraph 3:Topic Sentence/Reason 3: The third reason to support your thesisEvidence 1: Include a quote or paraphrase from one text that we've studied in class.Analysis 1: Explain how that piece of evidence supports your thesis. COUNTERCLAIM: Tell a counterclaim to your thesis. Evidence 2: Include a quote or paraphrase from one text to prove the counterclaim.Analysis 2: Explain how that counterclaim is WRONG and you are right. Connect back to your thesis. Conclusion:Restate your thesis in different words. Summarize your claims. Leave the reader of your essay with a final, interesting thought. ................
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