There are a few ways the argument paper can be organized. Students must decide what works best for them. An argument paper is different from a persuasive paper. If you look at this example, you will see the two side by side. Argument papers must address the counterclaim. If you look at this example, you will see that the counterclaim is addressed point by point. Each paragraph takes a topic and addresses both sides. But that is not the only way. This is the outline I am giving the students. I also pasted it below.
I have provided students with a lot of information. The challenge now is to put it all together.
Introduction
Hook (interesting
fact, question, a quote, a current news story, an anecdote) See my web page
for a list of 52.
Thesis (Claim)
1,2,3
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Explain your main position
(Claim)
Reason:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Reason:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Reason:
Evidence:
Evidence:
Evidence:
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Explain the counter claim
and refute (explain why the counterclaim is wrong)
Reason:
Evidence:
Refute: (transition
word)
Reason:
Evidence:
Refute:
Reason:
Evidence:
Refute:
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Conclusion
Restate your claim
Summarize your main points
Maybe have a call to action
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Did you include information
from all three sources?
____ “The Bet”
____ Documentary video
____ NPR Articles
____ Did you use transition
words like however, but, yet, on the other hand?
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