ARGUMENT WRITING GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Name: ___________________________________
Date: ______________
Topic:
Opening Sentences:
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Argument #1 Topic Sentence:
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Argument #2 Topic Sentence:
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COUNTERCLAIM INFORMATION:
What possible argument might an opponent pose against your argument and/or some aspect of
your reasoning? Insert one or more of those arguments here and refute them.
Counterclaim : What is the major counterclaim that opposes your claim?
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Refute with evidence from text . Author says:
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Your commentary for the counterclaim. Your comments in your own words about the opposing viewpoint:
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Concluding Summary: __________________________________________________________
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What vocabulary words will I use to make my argument in a strong but polite way? __________
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