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    The document provides a checklist for writing an argumentative essay. It lists the key components that should be included in each paragraph of the essay, such as stating a claim or reason, supporting it with evidence and citations, and adding personal thinking. The introduction should define the argument and state the claim and three supporting reasons. Each body paragraph should focus on one reason, with evidence and citation. A counter-argument paragraph should discuss opposing views. The conclusion should restate the claim and wrap up the argument. Sources must be cited and included on a separate page.

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    The document provides a checklist for writing an argumentative essay. It lists the key components that should be included in each paragraph of the essay, such as stating a claim or reason, supporting it with evidence and citations, and adding personal thinking. The introduction should define the argument and state the claim and three supporting reasons. Each body paragraph should focus on one reason, with evidence and citation. A counter-argument paragraph should discuss opposing views. The conclusion should restate the claim and wrap up the argument. Sources must be cited and included on a separate page.

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    The document provides a checklist for writing an argumentative essay. It lists the key components that should be included in each paragraph of the essay, such as stating a claim or reason, supporting it with evidence and citations, and adding personal thinking. The introduction should define the argument and state the claim and three supporting reasons. Each body paragraph should focus on one reason, with evidence and citation. A counter-argument paragraph should discuss opposing views. The conclusion should restate the claim and wrap up the argument. Sources must be cited and included on a separate page.

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    Argument Essay Checklist Name:________________________

    Hour:_____

    Title
    ❏ Did I begin with an intriguing title?

    Introduction (Paragraph One)

    ❏ Does my introduction define the argument?


    ❏ Does my introduction state my personal claim?
    ❏ Did I list 3 reasons to support my claim?
    (Each of these reasons will have their own paragraph within the essay…)

    Reason 1 (Paragraph Two)

    ❏ Did I state one of the reasons from my introduction?


    ❏ Did I support my reason with evidence?
    ❏ Did I give credit by using an in-text citation for my evidence?
    ❏ Did I add my personal thinking to this paragraph?

    Reason 2 (Paragraph Three)

    ❏ Did I state one of the reasons from my introduction?


    ❏ Did I support my reason with evidence?
    ❏ Did I give credit by using an in-text citation for my evidence?
    ❏ Did I add my personal thinking to this paragraph?

    Reason 3 (Paragraph Four)

    ❏ Did I state one of the reasons from my introduction?


    ❏ Did I support my reason with evidence?
    ❏ Did I give credit by using an in-text citation for my evidence?
    ❏ Did I add my personal thinking to this paragraph?

    Counter-argument (Paragraph Five)


    ❏ Did I list 2-3 reasons why my opponent might disagree with me?
    ❏ Did I explain each reason?
    ❏ Did I include my thinking why my opponent is incorrect?

    Conclusion (Paragraph Six)

    ❏ Did I restate my claim?


    ❏ Did I wrap-up the argument?
    ❏ Did I leave the readers with a powerful thought?

    Sources Page
    ❏ Did I include all of the sources that I mention within my essay?
    ❏ Do I have all of the correct information listed for each source (according to the purple sheet)?
    ❏ Are my sources documented in the right format (book, article, website, etc.) ?

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