Structure
This is the first paragraph of your essay
What body paragraph does your counterclaim go in?
Body paragraph 2 (third paragraph overall).
All introductions need to start with this.
Hook or Opening Statement
How many paragraphs are in an argument essay?
At least 5
For each body paragraph, the topic sentence needs to include the claim and...
Your main reason that you will be writing about.
What is the sentence stem for the topic sentence in the counterclaim paragraph?
However, some people may believe...
What is an easy way to draw the reader in when you write the opening statement?
Hook the reader by getting their attention or as a question
Once you provide evidence for your counterclaim, you need to do this.
Rebuttal-shut down the counterclaim with your reasoning
The conclusion paragraph requires these two components.
Your claim/thesis and summarizing your main points.
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. (Hint: transition word)
Transitional phrases that signal a change in ideas. "However, " "Some may say," "On the other hand, "
How many main reasons do you have?
2
After the evidence for the opposing side, you have a rebuttal. What is the topic sentence you use?
Although this may be true...
This should be the last sentence of your introduction.
Thesis statement
What body paragraph does your main reason 1 go?
Body paragraph 1
What is the thesis statement formula?
Claim + because + main reason 1 + main reason 2.
If you are feeling stuck with your rebuttal, what sentence variation would work every time?
The positives outweigh the negatives.
The negatives outweigh the positives.
What is the most important part of the introduction?
Thesis Statement or claim
Which paragraph do you put your second reason in?
Body Paragraph 2