THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
Introduction
-Hook- Capture the attention of your reader
-Background information- Introduce, explain, or define the topic
-Thesis statement- State your claim
Body Paragraphs
-Body paragraph 1- Topic sentence with a reason for the claim and supporting research
-Body paragraph 2- Topic sentence with a reason for the claim and supporting research
-Body paragraph 3- Counter argument to claim and reasons why it is not as valid, good, or
reasonable.
Conclusion
-Restate the thesis statement- State your claim again in a different way
-Call to action- What do you want your readers to do with this information?