Guidelines for the Argumentative Essay The Rough Draft

Parts of the 5 Paragraph Essay I. Introduction Paragraph I. Thesis Statement including 3

Introduction Paragraph • The Introduction tries to familiarize the reader with the topic and

Ways to Construct the Introduction Paragraph: • Personal anecdote (a short, amusing, and/or interesting

The Thesis Statement • The thesis statement is the LAST SENTENCE in the Introduction

The Body Paragraphs (3) • Suggestions for the order of the paragraphs in the

The Body Paragraphs (3) • When supporting each reason, think of each paragraph as

The Opposing Argument • Addressing the claims of the “opposition” is an important part

The Opposing Argument • “Counterarguments” can be inputted in multiple locations in the body

What a Counterclaim should NOT be: • Using rude or depreciating language can cause

The Conclusion Paragraph • The Conclusion Paragraph REEMPHASIZES the main points made in the

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Guidelines for the Argumentative Essay The Rough Draft: The Introduction, Body, and Conclusion Paragraph.

Parts of the 5 Paragraph Essay I. Introduction Paragraph I. Thesis Statement including 3 Reasons. II. The Body I. Constructing Topic Sentences. II. 3 paragraphs supporting each of the reasons in the Thesis Statement. III. Countering the Opposition III. The Conclusion Paragraph

Introduction Paragraph • The Introduction tries to familiarize the reader with the topic and the purpose of the essay. • The Introduction offers a plan for the ensuing argument: – Introduction (Thesis Statement): “Tell them what you will prove. ” – Body: “Prove to them. ” – Conclusion: “Tell them what you have proved. ”

Ways to Construct the Introduction Paragraph: • Personal anecdote (a short, amusing, and/or interesting story about a real incident or person). • Using Examples (real or hypothetical). • Using Questions (Rhetorical). • Using Quotations. • Using shocking Statistics. • Using striking Images ( described through your writing).

The Thesis Statement • The thesis statement is the LAST SENTENCE in the Introduction Paragraph. • The thesis statement is the most important sentence in the essay. • It lets the reader know your answer to the question AND the 3 reasons why? • The thesis statement is NOT a factual statement, however it’s a claim that MUST be proven throughout the essay.

The Body Paragraphs (3) • Suggestions for the order of the paragraphs in the body: – General to Specific. – Most Important to Least Important. – Weakest Claim to Strongest Claim. – Etc.

The Body Paragraphs (3) • When supporting each reason, think of each paragraph as a PERSUASIVE PARAGRAPH – persuade and prove to the reader that with that reason, that is why your monarch made the biggest impact. • Use information from resources (not from your own perspective). – Quotes, Testimony, and statistics ( numbers and %).

The Opposing Argument • Addressing the claims of the “opposition” is an important part of the argumentative essay. • It demonstrates your “credibility” as a writer as you have researched multiple sides of the argument and have come to an informed decision.

The Opposing Argument • “Counterarguments” can be inputted in multiple locations in the body paragraph. • “Counterarguments” should be offered ONLY AFTER you have supported your reasons (affirmatives) with details. • Build each of your main points as a contrast to oppositional claims.

What a Counterclaim should NOT be: • Using rude or depreciating language can cause your audience to reject your position. • Remain tactful, but not disrespectful.

The Conclusion Paragraph • The Conclusion Paragraph REEMPHASIZES the main points made in the essay. • Remember, this paragraph is when you tell the reader how you prove you thesis to be correct. • You may speculate and foresee the future as a result of claim ( positive or negative). • Avoid raising new claims in the conclusion. • The essay has to have an “ending. ”