1. VOCABULARY WORDS

2. Support Claim Introduce Claim
Use clear reasons and evidence/examples or details from the text (what you read) to prove your point.
State your position by showing your side of the argument

3. Argumentative Jot- List
Concluding Argument Statement
Create a prewriting graphic organizer to jot down/ brainstorm my ideas
Sum up your claim by following your argument

4. Thesis Statement Introductory Paragraph
1st introduce topic with a lead/hook that GRABS the readers attention
Intro Sentence: define/ explain topic
Topic sentence A: provide general info
Topic sentence B: State your claim/ position/ opinion
State the 3 reasons that you feel this way about the topic.

5. Thesis Example Argumentative Paragraph
Topic sentence: State position
1st reason
Cite evidence/ provide supportive facts
2nd reason
Cite evidence/ provide support
3rd reason
Cite evidence
Closing sent: Sum it up
School uniforms should not be mandatory because they are costly, decrease individuality, and …

6. Restate thesis using synonyms
Conclusion/ Rebuttal Paragraph
Counter Argument
Topic sentence: against your position
1st counter claim
Cite evidence
2nd counter claim
3rd counter claim
Closing: sum it up
Restate thesis using synonyms