Hook

Introductory paragraph Background

Thesis statement

-Topic sentence -Topic sentence -Topic sentence

-Supporting ideas -Supporting ideas -Supporting ideas

(concrete detail) (concrete detail) (concrete detail)

Body paragraphs
-Conclusion -Conclusion -Conclusion

Counterpoint
-State opposite claim
-Give solid reasons supporting the opposite claim
-Refute (prove the opposite claim wrong using arguments from your own thesis
statement)
-conclude.

Restate your evidence based thesis

Restate the importance of your point of view

Concluding paragraph

Wrap up your argument