Counter Argumentative Essay Outline
Argumentative Essay Packet
Essay format
Title Page
I. Introduction
a. Attention Getter
b. General Information
c. Specific Information
d. Thesis Statement
II. Counter Argument
a. Topic Sentence
b. Evidence
c. Explanation of Evidence
d. Explanation of Why Your Argument is Still Correct
III. Supporting Body Paragraph
a. Topic Sentence
b. Explanation of Argument
c. Evidence
d. Explanation of Evidence
e. Closing Statement
IV. Supporting Body paragraph
a. Topic Sentence
b. Explanation of Argument
c. Evidence
d. Explanation of Evidence
e. Closing Statement
V. Conclusion
a. Restate Thesis
b. Summary of Each Argument
c. Thoughtful Comment
Reminder: Paragraphs are no less than 5 sentences, no more than 7
Step 1: Examine …show more content…
It will include the counter argument and two reasons that support the position.
• A thesis statement is always the last sentence of the introductory paragraph
To write a thesis statement you will:
1. In one sentence, state your counter argument then include the two reasons that support your position.
Thesis Statement:
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Step 3: Put your Introduction together
- Most of this should be done, pull it together
- Follow the format on the given outline
Step 4: Topic Sentences
• Topic sentences in an argumentative essay are based on the thesis statement
To write a topic sentence you will:
1. Break apart your thesis statement. Create 3 separate sentences
2. One of your topic sentence can be your counter …show more content…
Write the topic sentence that contains the counter argument
2. Write an explanation of why this is a reason that supports the opposite position
3. Include evidence from the text
4. Write an explanation of how the evidence supports the opposite position
5. Finish by writing an explanation of why your position is still correct
Step 6: Write supporting Body Paragraphs
- Follow format from outline
Step 7: Write a Conclusion
- Follow format from outline
• These steps and their paragraphs follow the same rules and format as previously stated and discussed in class
• Use transitions where needed
• Follow the essay format given on the first page of this packet
Possible Topic Ideas: Must be current event issues
- Immigration Control - Student Athlete Unions
- Gun Control * If you have an idea, it must be approved by me first. *
- Legalizing Marijuana *No more than 2 student may have the same topic*
- Legalizing Same Sex Marriage *Research well, topics later to be used for debates*
- Standardized Testing
- Celebrity Children: Paparazzi Control
Argumentative Essay Check list
Topic Approved 5 points
Essay format
Title Page
I. Introduction
a. Attention Getter
b. General Information
c. Specific Information
d. Thesis Statement
II. Counter Argument
a. Topic Sentence
b. Evidence
c. Explanation of Evidence
d. Explanation of Why Your Argument is Still Correct
III. Supporting Body Paragraph
a. Topic Sentence
b. Explanation of Argument
c. Evidence
d. Explanation of Evidence
e. Closing Statement
IV. Supporting Body paragraph
a. Topic Sentence
b. Explanation of Argument
c. Evidence
d. Explanation of Evidence
e. Closing Statement
V. Conclusion
a. Restate Thesis
b. Summary of Each Argument
c. Thoughtful Comment
Reminder: Paragraphs are no less than 5 sentences, no more than 7
Step 1: Examine …show more content…
It will include the counter argument and two reasons that support the position.
• A thesis statement is always the last sentence of the introductory paragraph
To write a thesis statement you will:
1. In one sentence, state your counter argument then include the two reasons that support your position.
Thesis Statement:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________¬¬________________________________________________________________
Step 3: Put your Introduction together
- Most of this should be done, pull it together
- Follow the format on the given outline
Step 4: Topic Sentences
• Topic sentences in an argumentative essay are based on the thesis statement
To write a topic sentence you will:
1. Break apart your thesis statement. Create 3 separate sentences
2. One of your topic sentence can be your counter …show more content…
Write the topic sentence that contains the counter argument
2. Write an explanation of why this is a reason that supports the opposite position
3. Include evidence from the text
4. Write an explanation of how the evidence supports the opposite position
5. Finish by writing an explanation of why your position is still correct
Step 6: Write supporting Body Paragraphs
- Follow format from outline
Step 7: Write a Conclusion
- Follow format from outline
• These steps and their paragraphs follow the same rules and format as previously stated and discussed in class
• Use transitions where needed
• Follow the essay format given on the first page of this packet
Possible Topic Ideas: Must be current event issues
- Immigration Control - Student Athlete Unions
- Gun Control * If you have an idea, it must be approved by me first. *
- Legalizing Marijuana *No more than 2 student may have the same topic*
- Legalizing Same Sex Marriage *Research well, topics later to be used for debates*
- Standardized Testing
- Celebrity Children: Paparazzi Control
Argumentative Essay Check list
Topic Approved 5 points