Argument Essay Structure

Front

Outline
Argument Essay Introduction

Back

Topic question
Claim
Two reasons

Front

Outline
Body 1 - Pro

Back

Reason 1

Quote

Explain

Front

Outline
Body 2 - Pro

Back

Reason 2

Quote

Explain

Front

Outline
Body 3 - Con

Back

Opposing Claim

Reason

Quote

Rebuttal

Front

Outline
Conclusion

Back

Restate the topic question

Claim

Two reasons

Front

Template
Introduction and Conclusion

Back

Should _______________? There are many different opinions. I believe that _________________.

Front

Template

Body Paragraph 1

Back

One reason why is  _______. According to Text #___, line # ___  “________________”. This means  __________________.

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Template

Body Paragraph 2

Back

Another reason why ____. In Text # ___, line #____, the author states, “______________________”. This means ______________.

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Template

Body Paragraph 3

Back

On the other hand, some people think that ___________. These people believe this because ____.  In  Text #___, line #___, the author writes “______________”. However, this is a weak claim because there is more evidence to support the other side.

Front

Template

Introduction or Conclusion

Back

Should _____________? There are many different opinions. I believe that ______________.