Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer
Name_______________________
Date_________________________________
Directions: Use this graphic organizer to help organize or outline your ideas for your essay. Outlining ideas is a
critical component to the writing process.
Introductory Paragraph
Hook the audience:
Give a little background on the issue:
Claim:
Body Paragraph #1
Reason #1
List out your Evidence of Support
Body Paragraph #2
Reason #2
List out your Evidence of Support
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Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer
Body Paragraph #3
Reason #3 or Counter Claim
List out your Evidence of Support or refutation of the counter claim
Conclusion Paragraph
Restate Your Main Idea
Created by: Cassandra J. Pratt
Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer
Directions: Try to incorporate these persuasive devices into your
Argumentative/Persuasive paper. Place your examples in the 2nd column.
Persuasive Device
Rhetorical Device
Logos/Logical Argument
Pathos/Emotional Appeal to your Audience
Ethos/ Credible Source
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Example
Argumentative Essay Graphic Organizer
Research
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