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Argumentative Essay Outline

Introduction
Topic:
Claim:
Counterargument:

Body Paragraph #1
Quote:
Explanation:

Argumentative Essay Outline


Body Paragraph #2
Quote:
Explanation:

Body
Paragraph #3
Introduction
Quote:
Topic Sentence (Topic + Claim): Ice cream is a very important dessert
in todays society.
Explanation: It is a cold and creamy treat, and it never fails to brighten
Background:
someones day.
Counterargument + Rebuttal: Some people may say that ice cream is
unhealthy and shouldnt be as popular as it is today, but it actually has
many benefits.
Conclusion
In summary, mariachi should/shouldnt be taught in schools because _____
.

Argumentative Essay Outline


Introduction
Topic Sentence (Topic + Claim):

Background:

Body Paragraph Example


Counterargument + Rebuttal:
Topic Sentence (Claim + Reason #1): First, ice cream is an important
dessert because it comes in many flavors and varieties.
Claim:
Introduce Quote: For example, people are always developing new and
different flavors of ice cream for their enjoyment.
Quote: As Jenis ice cream parlor states, Representing current ideas,
constant tinkering, inspirations and partnerships, our ice creams always
ignite conversation at the table.
Body Paragraph #1
Commentary (Explanation): Whenever people like a new flavor at the
Topic
(Claim +for
Reason
#1):to become a part of their
parlor,Sentence
it is not uncommon
that flavor
standard menu.
Concluding Sentence: As can be seen, ice cream is an important
Introduce Quote:
Conclusion Example
Restate Claim: In summary, ice cream is an important dessert.
Quote:
Restate evidence #1 + Explanation: First, ice cream is important
because it allows people to explore and enjoy a wide variety of flavors.
Commentary
(Explanation):
Restate evidence
#2 + Explanation: Second, ice cream is a cool and
tasty treat that can help bring relief from the hot summer weather.
Restate evidence #3 + Explanation: Lastly, ice cream helps bring
Concluding
Sentence:
family together
as it is often served at family gatherings such as
birthdays or other festive events.
Thought-provoking idea: Therefore, we should be thankful for ice
cream and continue to promote it as a favorite treat in our society.

Body Paragraph #2
Topic Sentence (Claim + Reason #1):

Introduce Quote:

Quote:

Commentary (Explanation):

Concluding Sentence:

Body Paragraph #3
Topic Sentence (Claim + Reason #1):

Introduce Quote:

Quote:

Commentary (Explanation):

Concluding Sentence:

Conclusion
Restate Claim:

Restate evidence #1 + Explanation:

Restate evidence #2 + Explanation:

Restate evidence #3 + Explanation:

Thought-provoking idea:

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