Frankenstein Argument Essay
Student Name
Mrs. Williams
Correct MLA Heading
English IV Per. _____
10 March 2016
Argument Essay Structure Overview:
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Creative Title, please!
Introduction:
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T.A.G. (Title, Author, Genre) and minimal plot summary: ______________________________________
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Thesis: ______________________________________________________________________________
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Paragraph I. First claim supporting your thesis
(S) Topic sentence introducing your first claim
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(E) 1st Example from article to support your claim (introduce the quote and cite correctly, please):
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(E) Sentences clearly explaining how this evidence supports your claim: ____________________________
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(S-E) Transition phrase/sentence and 2nd example from book/article to support your claim (introduced and
cited correctly, please):
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Frankenstein Argument Essay
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(E) Sentences clearly explaining how this evidence supports your claim:_____________________________
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Closing sentences wrapping up first claim and transition to the next
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Paragraphs II. – IV. REPEAT THE FORMAT ABOVE FOR ALL THE CLAIMS YOU HAVE TO SUPPORT YOUR
THESIS! A GOOD PAPER SHOULD HAVE AT LEAST 3 CLAIMS! REMEMBER TO START YOUR PARAGRAPHS
WITH A TOPIC SENTENCE, USE TRANSITION WORDS/PHRASES BETWEEN IDEAS, USE AT LEAST TWO
QUOTES PER PARAGRAPH FROM ARTICLES/BOOK TO BACK UP CLAIM, AND ALWAYS EXPLAIN HOW
YOUR EXAMPLES PROVE YOUR THESIS!!!
You can also add a Paragraph for a Counter Argument in the body:
Topic sentence highlighting a counterargument to your claim (the best argument against your thesis):
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Sentences giving reason someone might assume counterargument is correct:_____________________
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Reasons and explanations Counterargument is incorrect (this should be more than one sentence):
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Closing Statement and transition to next paragraph: _________________________________________
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Conclusion: Restate your thesis; this is your last chance to present your strong argument. Explain to the
reader why he should care about your argument. Evaluate how effectively Mary Shelley highlighted your
argument through her book Frankenstein. What lesson can be learned from your research and the book
that applies to life today?