Argument Essay

In the first paragraph..

• paraphrase the prompt

• summarise the main points

• say whether you agree or disagree

• give reasons to support your opinion

• Give your name.

In the second paragraph...

• give one reason why you agree or disagree.

• give all the reasons you agree or disagree.

• support your first reason with an example.

• use the marker words "Firstly" or First of all"

In the third paragraph...

• Firstly,

• Secondly,

• Lastly,

• In summary,

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

In the fourth paragraph...

• give one opposing side of the argument.

• give a final reason to support your opinion.

Begin the opposing idea (4th) paragraph by saying...

• In summary,

• Thirdly,

• Lastly,

• On the other hand,

In the opposing argument paragraph you could say...

• There are those you would argue that...

• Some people say that...

• It could be argued that...

• To explore the other side of the argument for a moment,

In the conclusion...

• In summary / In conclusion / To sum up,

• Mention both sides of the argument and restate your opinion and main reasons.

• Give all your reasons again with supporting examples.

• State your name and thank the reader.

How should you begin the conclusion?