! Argumentative Essay Int ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! statement about your topic Hook: Hook the reader in with an interesting ! ! ! Background: Give information that!! helps the reader understand the ! ph ra ag ar nP o cti du ro seriousness/past history of the topic Transition: to Thesis statement Thesis Statement: with 3 supporting details that are evidence based Topic Sentence-discuss the first subtopic (claim) that is discussed in the thesis statement. ! Topic Sentence-discuss Topic Sentence-discuss the second subtopic (claim) that is discussed in the thesis statement. the third subtopic (claim) that is discussed in the thesis statement. Concrete Detail-3-4 Concrete Detail-3-4 ! sentences of facts/evidence or grounds about the first subtopic. sentences of facts/evidence or grounds about the first subtopic. sentences of facts/evidence or grounds about the first subtopic. Commentary-3-4 Commentary-3-4 ! Commentary-3-4 ! sentences of thoughts, opinions or Backing sentences of thoughts, opinions or Backing ! Concluding Sentence- ! finish final thoughts. finish final thoughts. ! sentences of thoughts, opinions or Backing ! Concluding Sentence- Concluding Sentencefinish final thoughts. Counterpoint State Opposite Claim-What would someone debating the opposite side of your argument say? Give 2 reasons that support the opposite claim-using evidence Refute (prove the opposite stance wrong with th arguments from your thesis and conclude the paragraph. Re-state your evidence based thesis Re-state the seriousness of this decision or viewpoint Wrap up the argument with a last important reminder or statement Pa ra gr ap h ion nc l us Co Body Paragraphs Concrete Detail-3-4 !
