1. Baseline Conclusions & Counter Claims

2. Counter Arguments - Rebuttals Now, address those arguments in a paragraph explaining why your position is a better one. Research what people opposed to your point of view believe. Write down three counter- arguments to your position.

3. Concluding Paragraph Indicate in the conclusion that you have shown the thesis statement to be true. Has a powerful ending often relating to the introduction. Do not include any new information in a conclusion. If you have not mentioned something yet in the paper, it is now too late.

4. How many is that? 1.Intro Paragraph 2.Argument 1 3.Argument 2 4.Argument 3 5.Counter-Claim 6.Conclusion Paragraph

5. THE OTHER OPTION

6. Including Counter-Argument in Conclusion An effective conclusion takes a step beyond summary. 1.Counter-argument (“Others may argue that…”) 1.Restate Thesis (“However,…”) 2.Summarize Main Points of each body paragraph 3.State the importance of your position. 4.“If….then….” Statement, call to action The counterclaim is your chance to show the flaws in your opponent’s ideas. You state the opposite side of your argument, and then show why that side is incorrect.

7. It’s Up to You… Remember: Thesis Arguments Counter-Claims Conclusion

8. On Your Own Read your baseline conclusion. Does it include these elements? How might changing it to include these elements make your conclusion more effective? Now rewrite your conclusion to include all of the elements above.

9. Homework Complete Remaining Revisions of Body & Conclusions Summer Reading Due October 5th