Structure
This is the first paragraph of your essay
The counterclaim is placed here.
Body paragraph 3/topic sentence
All introductions need to start with this.
Hook
Body paragraph 3 contains these important parts.
counterclaim and rebuttal
It is very important to do this at the end of direct or paraphrased evidence.
Parenthetical citation/MLA citation
For each body paragraph, the topic sentence needs to include this piece of important information.
The one reason that you will be writing about.
This is the part of the paragraph where the counterclaim is placed in.
Beginning/before the evidence to support the reason
There are several different ways to hook the reader. These are at least two.
Question, connecting description, statistic, onomatopoeia
Once you provide evidence for your counterclaim, you need to do this.
Refute-shut down the counterclaim with your evidence and reasoning
When introducing evidence, these should be included to signal evidence is beginning.
Sentence starters-According to...The article states, ...
The conclusion paragraph requires these two components.
Your claim/thesis and calling the reader to action.
It is important to not only acknowledge the opposing side, but to provide this, too.
Evidence that supports the opposing side.
When writing about a topic, it is very important to include this to help the reader understand what is happening.
Background information on the topic/argument
When you are switching between the opposing side and your side, it is necessary to include these.
Transitional phrases that signal a change in ideas. "However, " "Some may say," "On the other hand, "
This argument writer's technique is super important when you are choosing the best evidence.
Bringing in expert's opinions and quotes
Your body paragraphs follow this particular order.
The reasons in the same order as they are listed in the thesis statement.
In my refute, it is important that I provide this with my evidence.
Reasoning/explanation
This should be the last sentence of your introduction.
Thesis statement
You need this in order to successfully refute.
When introducing a new source or a survey/study, the writer should include this to help the reader. It can be done in these two ways.
Background information/extra details on the writer or study.
A sentence before or after the evidence OR a break in the middle of the sentence with commas)
These ideas make up your thesis statement.
What you're trying to prove and 3 reasons
When choosing which reason to acknowledge a counterclaim for, I can consider these two ideas to help me pick the best reason.
1. The evidence for the counterclaim (what evidence I have for the opposing idea)
2. My strongest reason (best evidence and explanation)
When you the reader information about the argument, you are achieving this argument writer's goal.
Show your understanding of the topic's context.
This is a strong way to end the paragraph
1. Call the reader to action
2. Firmly demand a change
This type of reasoning is extremely helpful when explaining evidence. Hint: think of the murder mystery case with Queenie and her husband
Logical reasoning