Argument Organization Outline

Introduction:
Lead
A beginning that grabs your readers attention
Background information about the topic that relates to your claim
Only one or two sentences (what makes this debatable what do both sides
say)
Transition to claim/ thesis statement
Claim/ Thesis Statement
Take a clear stance

Body Paragraph #1- Reason 1

Topic Sentence/Sub Claim Background on article/video for first piece of evidence
Text Evidence (be specific)
Analysis/Reasoning:
How does the text evidence prove your claim?
One sentence wrap up
Body Paragraph #2- Reason 2
Topic Sentence/Sub Claim Background on article/video for first piece of evidence
Text Evidence (be specific)
Analysis/Reasoning:
How does the text evidence prove your claim?
One sentence wrap up
Conclusion
Restated Thesis
Transition to Ending Statement
Concluding Statement Connected to Lead
End with a reflective closing that leaves your reader thinking...