Argumentative Writing Essay

1. Introduction

➔ Start with a lead/hook: 𝥷 Question 𝥷 Interesting fact 𝥷 Background

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➔ Thesis statement

(Your claim) ___________________________________________

because (1) __________________________________________,
(2)______________________________________________________,
and most of all because (3)_____________________________________
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2. Body Paragraph Reason 1

One reason (claim) _________________________________ is

because (1) ______________________________________________
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For example, 𝥷 the text states 𝥷 evidence suggests 𝥷 experts state,
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This shows that _____________________________________________
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3. Body Paragraph Reason 2

Another reason (claim) ___________________________________

is because (2) _____________________________________________
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For example, 𝥷 the text states 𝥷 evidence suggests 𝥷 experts state,
“________________________________________________________
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This helps prove that _________________________________________
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4. Body Paragraph Reason 3

The most important reason (claim) ___________________________

_______________________________ is because (3) ______________
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For example, 𝥷 the text states 𝥷 evidence suggests 𝥷 experts state,
“________________________________________________________
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Because of this, _____________________________________________
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5. Conclusion

𝥷 As you can see 𝥷 In conclusion 𝥷 To sum it all up, [restate thesis

statement]_________________________________________________
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𝥷 An action you should take is 𝥷 You should respond by ______________
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