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                                                        Argument Outline

 

 

Name:

 

INTRODUCTION:

        Begin with a hook (a question, an exclamation, or a quote to grab the reader’s attention.

        Provide background on the issue.

        State your claim.

 

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH:

        Write 1 argument for your claim.

        Present evidence for your argument. Be sure to cite where the evidence comes from (Sources)

        Address counterclaims.

 

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH:

        Write 1 argument for your claim.

        Present evidence for your argument Be sure to cite where the evidence comes from (Sources) Address counterclaims.

 

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH

        Write 1 argument for your claim.

        Present evidence for your argument. Be sure to cite where the evidence comes from (Sources) Address counterclaims.

 

SUPPORTING PARAGRAPH

        Write 1 argument for your claim.

        Present evidence for your argument. Be sure to cite where the evidence comes from (Sources) Address counterclaims.

 

CONCLUSION:

        Restate your claim, arguments, and evidence.

        Tell readers why it is important that they share your point of view on the issue.

        Call for action

 

TRANSITIONAL WORDS

        Reread what you wrote in this outline.

        Add transitional words to each box to show how your paragraphs are connected.

    Add transitional words to show how your evidence is connected to your arguments. (example: Most importantly, In addition, Finally)

 

 

 

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