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Directions: Complete the argumentative outline by proving who is to blame for the chaos that happened in Salem. Make sure to use the Prewriting organizer to help fill in the evidence sections of the body paragraphs.
Introduction - Introduce your argument
 Hook -
 Background Information on the play -
 Thesis Statement -
Body Paragraph 1 – Your argument for who is to blame for the Salem Witch Trials.
 Intro Sentence –
 Introduce and Cite first piece of evidence –
 Explain your first piece of evidence –
 Introduce and cite your second piece of evidence –
 Explain your second piece of evidence –
 Wrap up sentence to conclude your paragraph –
Body Paragraph 2 – Your counterargument for another person who could be considered responsible.
 Intro sentence (Your counterclaim) –
 Piece of evidence that shows this other character is responsible –
 Explain your piece of evidence –
Rebuttal (going back to your original argument) –
Piece of evidence to continue your original argument –

 Explain your piece of evidence –
 Wrap up sentence to conclude your paragraph –
Conclusion
 Transition Sentence -
 Restate Thesis -
 Finishing Statement -