Argumentative Essay Template
Intro Paragraph
Sentence 1 : Hook = State something interesting about the topic about why it’s important
Sentence 2 : Provide background about the topic
Sentence 3 : Answer your essential question
Sentence 4 : State how you plan to prove your point – introduce two supporting arguments
Sentence 5 : Sentence leading into next paragraph that mentions first topic (called transition)
1st Body Paragraph – Explains first argument that backs up your answer to EQ
Sentence 1 : State first argument
Sentence 2 : Provide background on argument
Sentence 3 : Use a quote from a primary source in the DBQ (Cite the source & use quote)
Sentence 4 : Explain how quote (from sentence 3) supports your argument
Sentence 5 : Sentence leading into next paragraph that mentions next argument (called transition)
2nd Body Paragraph – Explains second argument that backs up your answer to EQ
Sentence 1 : State second argument
Sentence 2 : Provide background on argument
Sentence 3 : Use a quote from a primary source in the DBQ (Cite the source & use quote)
Sentence 4 : Explain how quote (from sentence 3) supports your argument
Sentence 5 : Sentence leading into next paragraph that mentions next argument (called transition)
Conclusion – Convinces the reader your arguments are good
Sentence 1 : Restate answer to essential question (not exactly like last time)
Sentence 2 : Summarize your two arguments (do not repeat exactly as last time)
Sentence 3 : State what situation would be like if your arguments were not correct
Sentence 4 : State the reason YOUR POSITION is important for the future
Sentence 5 : Challenge your reader to learn about your topic because of the importance