1. Outlining an Argument

2. Introduction
Roof: Hook and Background
Claim

3. Reasons, Evidence, and Warrants
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
Reason 1
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
Reason 2
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
Reason 3

4. Counterargument Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation Reason 1

5. Counterargument Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation Reason 1

6. Conclusion and Call to Action
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
Counter-argument
Conclusion and Call to Action

7. Conclusion and Call to Action
Roof: Hook and Background
Claim
Reason 1
Reason 2
Reason 3
Details/Evidence and Warrants/Explanation
Counter-argument
Conclusion and Call to Action

8. Introduction
“A dog is a man’s best friend.” That common saying may contain…
Claim:
Cats make the ideal house pet
Reasons:
Good Companions
Civilized
Easy to care for

9. Reasons, Evidence, and Warrants
In the first place…
Cats are affectionate and will snuggle
Cats love to play with their owners.
Good Companions
Cats can be trained.
In the second place,
Cats don’t bark
Cats don’t even meow very often.
Civilized
Lastly,
Bathing a cat is almost never necessary
Cats clean themselves.
Easy to Care For

10. Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions.
Conclusion
Cats are affectionate and will snuggle
Cats love to play with their owners.
Good Companions
In the first place…
Cats can be trained.
In the second place,
Cats don’t bark
Cats don’t even meow very often.
Civilized
Bathing a cat is almost never necessary
Cats clean themselves.
Lastly,
Easy to Care For
Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions.

11. Cats are the ideal house pet.
“A dog is a man’s best friend.” That common saying may contain…
Claim:
Cats make the ideal house pet
Reasons:
Good Companions
Civilized
Easy to care for
Cats are affectionate and will snuggle
Cats love to play with their owners.
Good Companions
Cats can be trained.
Cats are the ideal house pet.
Cats don’t bark
Cats don’t even meow very often.
Civilized
Bathing a cat is almost never necessary
Cats clean themselves.
Easy to Care For
Cats are low maintenance, civilized companions.