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Mrs. Pachecker’s Argumentative Essay Outline Essay RequirementsYour final draft must be typed in Penzu, Google Docs, or Zoho Docs (I will let you know which), in a legible font. This should be the equivalent to Times New Roman, 12pt font. You MUST come into class on Monday February 22, 2016 and Tueday February 23, 2016 with a completed draft. You don’t always have to agree with the position you take in your essay. Sometimes it is easier to argue the other side. Remember that this is an argument essay; you are not simply summarizing the story and offering your opinion about it. You are constructing an argument, built on the principles of assertion, support, evidence, and synthesis. NoteDo not use Pronouns. At no point in your paper should I see you referring to yourself using “I.”We should be using objective language and pronouns (I, you, he, she, me, they, it) minimally.Example: I believe/I think/In my opinion/ I disagree. Quotes from the text should be no more than 1-2 sentences. You MUST explain every quote with at least one to two sentences of explanation for every sentence of quote. OutlineIntroductory ParagraphGet the reader’s attention with a compelling quote that serves as a reply to the prompt/question. 1 SentenceExplain how “the quote” shows your bottom line or point of view as far as the prompt is concerned. 3 SentencesDirectly answer the prompt/question in 2-3 sentences. Do this by explaining: Point 1 for your view.Point 2 for your view. (Points 1 and 2 may be in one sentence together). Major Counter-claim One Sentence.Refutation of counter-claim One Sentence.Body Paragraphs (Paragraphs 2-3)Body Paragraphs (2 minimum) to support your claimBody Paragraph 1: ClaimStatement: reiterate what you’re specifically arguing for Point One in Paragraph 2. 1-2 SentencesProof: incorporate a quote from one of the above sources to defend the argument you are making. 2 SentencesExplanation: justify how your proof supports the stance you’ve taken in the argument. 3 SentencesSynthesis: write 1-2 sentences at the end of your paragraph that fuse your statement, evidence, and explanation together. In short, explain the point you are trying to make overall with this paragraph.Body Paragraph 2: ClaimStatement: reiterate what you’re specifically arguing for Point Two in Paragraph 3. 1-2 SentencesProof: incorporate a quote from one of the above sources to defend the argument you are making. 2 SentencesExplanation: justify how your proof supports the stance you’ve taken in the argument. 3 SentencesSynthesis: write 1-2 sentences at the end of your paragraph that fuse your statement, evidence, and explanation together. In short, explain the point you are trying to make overall with this paragraph.Body Paragraph 3: Counterclaim/Addressing potential opposing argumentsYou may either:Concede the validity of an opposing argument by qualifying part or accepting all of itwhile explaining why your position is stronger, orRefute the opposing argument by stating why it is invalid or weakAfter choosing 1 or 2 you then need to Support your above with textual evidence.Explain why the textual evidence supports your view. Conclusion: At least 5 SentencesRestate your thesis in different words. Summarize your points and how they support your main claim. Provide a general warning to the reader for thinking the counterclaim. Example: “If The Cat continues to be perceived as a silly troublemaker with no concept of reality, generations will never become enlightened to Dr. Seuss’ alternative way of looking at things through the eyes of a child.” ................
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