1. Write the Argument Essay

2. 4 MAIN PARTS Intro (Hook, Background info, Thesis)
Body of Argument (Claims, Evidence)
Refuting Argument (Counter claim) Rebuttal
Conclusion (Restate Thesis, Ramifications)

3. Take a stand Create graphic organzer:
Identify evidence from the article that supports each side of this debate.
write the information as
PRO (yes) CON (no)

4. Intro Paragraph Hook opening Background information VERY IMPORTANT
Thesis statement
Do NOT include details or text evidence or(quotes)here

5. Intro: Hook Opening Question (most overused) Statement or fact
Possibly a sound or expression

6. Intro: Background info sentence
Be sure to let reader know basically what your subject is
Where you are getting your information
Title/ author + verb +info

7. Intro: Thesis statement (YOUR ARGUMENT)
Decide what you think.
State your opinion in one sentence. (This will be your thesis statement for an argument essay.)
Usually final sentence in first paragraph
Tells reader your view.
Make it CLEAR.
TAKE A STAND

8. Body paragraphs- Develop your argument
Write at least 3 claims/reasons, with the strongest at the end. (Statements you make to support your argument)
Make your reasons logical and relevant
Be sure to cite text evidence (stats, quotes, etc.) to back up your claims.

9. Citing Your Sources Quotes should be in quotation marks.
You can talk about your source in your sentence Ex: According to Parenthood.com, “For some children, reading a story may be the only way they can deal with a particular fear.” OR
You can put it in parenthesis. Ex: Children can use scary stories to “deal with a particular fear” (Parenthood.com).

10. Body Paragraphs: Counter Argument/Rebuttal
Acknowledge opposing ideas
Rebut the opposing idea
1. Show the other side of the argument
“Some may argue that…”
“Some believe that…”
“According to _____, “_____.”
2. Explain why that idea is wrong. (Rebuttal)
“This is incorrect because…”
“This idea is not accurate because…”

11. Conclusion Use a transition Briefly sum up your reasons
Restate your thesis
Tie it all together with a strong concluding statement. Mention ramifications.
Do NOT include new information, details, or text evidence.

12. Don’t forget transitions!
Also As well as Moreover Furthermore Additionally First, second, third… Finally Next Then For example Such as For instance In the case of As revealed by Illustrated by Therefore Consequently Thus Similarly Likewise As with In the same way But However Although Unless Except Otherwise Conversely In particular Notably Whereas Instead of Alternatively Subsequently

13. Did you…? Indent paragraphs clearly Write neatly Use precise language
Use a formal writing style
State thesis clearly
Intro your text evidence smoothly and correctly
Explain text evidence (connect to thesis)
Check your spelling, punctualtion, grammar
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