Argumentative Essay 1000Words
Chae
ArgumentativeEssayOutline.docxArgumentative Essay Outline
Introduction:
Attention-getter (Hook)
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Background information on the issue/Presenting both sides of the issue
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Thesis Statement (writer’s position/opinion on the issue + 3 supporting arguments)
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Body:
Paragraph 1:
Topic Sentence (=Supporting subtopic 1/Argument 1)
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Supporting ideas (Facts, Statistics, Source – quotation, paraphrase, Own observation/experience, Analysis) OR Counterargument + Refutation
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Paragraph 2:
Topic Sentence (=Supporting subtopic 2/Argument 2)
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Supporting ideas (Facts, Statistics, Source – quotation, paraphrase, Own observation/experience, Analysis) OR Counterargument + Refutation
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Paragraph 3:
Topic Sentence (=Supporting subtopic 3/Argument 3)
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Supporting ideas (Facts, Statistics, Source – quotation, paraphrase, Own observation/experience, Analysis) OR Counterargument + Refutation
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Conclusion:
Re-statement of thesis statement
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Summary of the main points of essay (without repetition)
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Other comments (NO new ideas)/Suggestions for the future)
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