Outline of the Essay
Introduction Paragraph
Paragraphs 1 and 2
Paragraph 3
Concluding Paragraph
100
A graphic organizer

How are we outlining the essay in this class?

100
It summarizes your stance on the argument in a clear and supportive way. 

What is the thesis statement?

100

Explain your stance on the prompt

What is the purpose of these two paragraphs?

100

This includes the counterargument.

What is different about this paragraph from 1 and 2?

100

Summarize the main points that have been made

What is the purpose of the conclusion?

200

The introduction/first paragraph

Where is the thesis in the paper?

200
It presents the prompt and allows you to explain your initial thoughts on it.

What is the purpose of the introduction?

200

Evidence that supports your answer

What is key information that you must include in these two paragraphs?

200
A view that opposes your stance on the prompt.

What is a counterargument?

200

"In conclusion"

What phrase should we not write while starting our conclusion?

300
It structures ideas in a clear and organized manner.

What is the importance of outlining essays?

300

5 sentences

How many sentences should the introduction be?

300

Use Google and find any website that is reliable/not Wikipedia.

Where can you find pieces of evidence that support your stance on the topic?

300

Refutes the counterargument

What is a rebuttal?

300

Come up with any transitional word/phrase with a stronger vocabulary. ex: "The evidence supports that.."

What are good ways to start writing the conclusion?

400
1-2 sentences for each paragraph while outlining.
What is an efficient way to outline the prompt?
400

The last sentence of the introduction

Where does the thesis go in the introduction?

400

Conclude your statement and transition into the next paragraph.

What should the last sentence be in each of these paragraphs?

400

Strengthens your viewpoints by eliminating bias

Why must we include a counterargument and a rebuttal?

400

Leave the reader with a strong impression and message

What is the goal of the conclusion?

500

Glides ideas into the next paragraph smoothly.

What are the purpose of planning transitional words?

500

Come up with an attention grabber.

How should you begin the introduction?

500

5-7 sentences.

How many sentences should these paragraphs be?

500

Introduce counterargument, explain the counterargument, then present the rebuttal and refute the counterargument.

How do we structure the third paragraph?

500

No shorter than 4 sentences

Is there a limit to how short the conclusion can be?

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