Argument Writing Outline
Name ___________________________
Date _________________
Topic: ______________________________________________________
Introduction (5-10 sentences)
Thesis Statement______________________________________________________________________________
Speak about topic in general___________________________________________________________________
Mention 2 Reasons (your side)____________________________________________________________________
Body Paragraph #1 (YOUR SIDE) (5-10 sentences)
Transition word or phrase__________________________,
Reason # 1
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Explain reason in detail (Facts, examples, or statistics)
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Body Paragraph #2 (YOUR SIDE) (5-10 sentences)
Transition word or phrase__________________________,
Reason # 2
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Explain reason in detail (Facts, examples, or statistics)
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Body Paragraph #3 (COUNTERARGUMENT) (5-10 sentences)
Counterargument transition word __________________________,
Acknowledge Other Side (1-2 sentences)
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Return to Your Side of the Argument
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Conclusion (5-10 sentences)
Transition word or phrase _____________________________,
Restate Thesis Statement
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Restate the TWO reasons for YOUR SIDE
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Concluding sentence (One sentence ending the entire essay)
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