1. Argumentative Essay – 3rd and 7th periods
Paragraph 1 – Introduction – includes claim statement and a little bit about the invention.
Paragraph 2 – Reason 1  Evidence  Explanation/Elaboration
Paragraph 3 – Reason 2  Evidence  Explanation/Elaboration
Paragraph 4 – Opposing View  Counter-argument  Evidence  Explanation/Elaboration
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion – sum up argument and leave reader with something to think about.

2. Argumentative Essay – 4th, 5th and 6th periods
Paragraph 1 – Introduction – includes claim statement and a explanation of your issue and why it is important to you.
Paragraph 2 – Reason 1  Evidence  Explanation/Elaboration
Paragraph 3 – Reason 2  Evidence  Explanation/Elaboration
Paragraph 4 – Opposing View  Counter-argument  Evidence  Explanation/Elaboration
Paragraph 5 – Conclusion – sum up argument and leave reader with something to think about.