How Do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

By Mr. Mitchael

What do I need in my Intro?

Opener

​How are you going to grab the readers attention?

• ​make a bold statement

• ​state your claim

• use a short anecdote to illustrate the point of your argument​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Intro?

State your argument and counter argument

​Let the reader know what you will be discussing in your essay

• ​write out what your topic is

• ​write out why it is important (think, why should the reader care?)

• write out a counter point(s)​

• ​add any relevant background knowledge (things that have happened which would have benefitted from your argument)

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Intro?

Closer (thesis statement)

​Lay out what your main argument is

• ​explicitly write your argument and perspective

• ​can not be general, MUST be debatable

• ​try to keep it to one sentence, maybe two

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Intro?

Closer (thesis statement)

​Lay out what your main argument is

• ​explicitly write your argument and perspective

• ​can not be general, MUST be debatable

• ​try to keep it to one sentence, maybe two

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph One?

Introduction sentence

State your position for the argument

• ​make this clear and concise​

• that's pretty much it.

• yup.​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph One?

State your claim

Write out your claim

• ​be sure to avoid fallacies (i.e. bandwagon, slippery slope, etc.)

• reference the prompt

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph One?

Support your claim with evidence

Utilize the C.H.O.R.E. acronym

• ​make sure your claim is supported by evidence, quotations, argumentation, expert opinion, statistics, and telling details

• why is your claim relevant and important to your argument

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph One?

How does your evidence support your claim

Support your support

• ​explain why your evidence is valid

• how exactly is it supporting your claim​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph One?

Closing / Summary

Summarize your claims and evidence

• ​reference your introductory sentence sentence

• last chance to defend your claim and your evidence's relevance ​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph Two?

Introduction sentence

State the opposing side to your argument

• ​make clear and concise

• again, that's pretty much it ​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph Two?

State the counterclaim

Write out the opposing sides claim

• ​make clear and concise

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph Two?

Defend the counterclaim

Write out why others may agree with this side

• ​list some positives

• demonstrate an understanding of the opposing side​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph Two?

Explain the counterclaim

Write out what exactly the counterclaim is

• ​be sure to be detailed

• give it the same thought you give your perspective​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph Two?

Add your Rebuttal

After detailing the counterclaim, explain why it is still not right

• ​try to debunk any positives

• double down on your positives

• make sure the reader leaves the paragraph understanding the counter claims, but knowing why your side is still right​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Body Paragraph Two?

Closing / Summary

Summarize the counterclaim

• ​restate the claim

• why was it supported

• restate why your side is right​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?

What do I need in my Conclusion Paragraph?

• Restate your thesis

• Acknowledge your claim

• Acknowledge the counterclaim

• Why is your claim supported by stronger evidence​

• Concluding sentence (mic drop moment)

  • What are you going to leave your reader pondering about your argument?​

How do I: Write an Argumentative Essay?