Structure of Argumentative Essay
1. Structure ofArgumentative Essay 2. Structure of paragraphs are like building something. Inorder for it to stand on its own, it needs each piece towork together.Why is structure important? 3. HookIntroduction of Title of stories and authorsBackground Info for each story (1-2 sentences foreach)Thesis StatementIntro Structure 4. Topic/Argument SentenceReason # 1Specific cited TextEvidenceExplanation/Extension/Connection ofEvidence to Reasonand ArgumentReason # 2Specific cited TextEvidenceExplanation/Extension/Connection ofEvidence to Reasonand ArgumentBody Paragraph Structure 5. Counterargument (why someone would say the OTHER story is more effective)Specific cited TextEvidence of theCounterargumentExplanation ofText EvidenceRebuttal (Your response, from your perspective, to the counterargument i.e. yourcounterargument to the counterargument)Counterargumentparagraph Structure 6. Restate Arguments and explain purpose of essay (not in a repetitive manner)Summarize your topicReword your thesis So What? statementConclusion Structure 7. More help with Conclusion