ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY TEMPLATE

The writing topic for the argumentative essay is FREE as long as it is controversial and persuasive for the readers.

 Good example of controversial issues :

- Using Marijuana for Medical Purpose: Is it worth it?
- Radical Community Organizations: Should they be terminated?
- The Rate of Online Transportations Should be Equally Adjusted, Will you agree?
- Television Broadcasters Should Forbid Men who dress like Women, Pro or cons?
 Bad example of controversial issues :
- Rina Nose Has Put off Her Hijab, Good or Bad?  I don’t care
- Electric Pole Vs. Setya Novanto: Who is to blame?  of course the answer is the Electric Pole
- Cigarette should be banned in Indonesia: Agree or Disagree?  too often to be discussed

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1. Introduction
A. Hook : (write 1 sentence only)
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B. Background Information :
Why is the issue controversial? :
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Who are pro to the issue? :
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Who are against the issue? :
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C. Thesis Statement : (write 1 sentence only)
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2. Body 1 – Argument 1
A. Topic Sentence : (write 1 sentence only)
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B. Supporting Details :
- Supporting Detail 1 (write 1 sentence only)
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- Supporting Detail 2 (write 1 sentence only)
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3. Body 2 – Argument 2
A. Topic Sentence : (write 1 sentence only)
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B. Supporting Details :
- Supporting Detail 1 (write 1 sentence only)
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- Supporting Detail 2 (write 1 sentence only)
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4. Body 3 – Counter-Argument
A. Counter-Argument : (write 1 sentence only)
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B. Concession : (write 1 sentence only)
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C. Refutation : (write 1 sentence only)
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5. Conclusion
A. Re-statement of the thesis statement (write 1 sentence only)
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B. Suggestion/recommendation/prediction/warning for the readers (write 1 sentence only)
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