Ø Components Of Writing An Argumentative Essay

English Department
 Step 1 - Introduction
"Ending With "Thesis
Statement".

Step 2 – Counter
How To Write An Arguments.
Argumentative
Essay: 
Step 3 – Supporting
"Steps" Paragraphs.

Step 4 - Conclusion.
 Step 1
How To Write An
Argumentative
Essay

Introduction
 Introduction
"Hook"

The introduction of any essay is very important for one reason: 

This is your first impression; 

You Need to:

•  Include a catchy hook in your introduction

•  Identify Your Subject/ Topic – Ensure Your Topic Is Crystal Clear From The Beginning.
•  Grab the reader’s attention & Ensure It makes them keep reading and paying attention.
•  Your introduction should always close with your thesis statement. 
Thesis Statement

A thesis statement is a
concise, usually one- Then this is the type of Make sure that the reader
If your essay is arguing
sentence, summary of the broad information that knows exactly what the
that  "Cats Are Better Pets
overall point you’ll be you’ll want to include in broad topic of the paper
Than Dogs "
making throughout the your thesis statement.  will be.
essay. 
 Supporting paragraphs 

This is where you’ll attempt to persuade the reader to believe your perspective. 
• A rule of thumb for essay writing is that you want to try to have 
|| 3 supporting paragraphs ||
• In these paragraphs, you’ll want to use concise facts & supporting information; the more specific the better! 
• If you’re arguing that " Cats are better pets than Dogs " you might have:
1) One supporting paragraph that focuses on the level of independence of cats.
2) One that discusses the high intelligence level of cats.
3) A third that examines a cat’s lifespan.
• A great argumentative essay will
demonstrate an understanding of and
respect for different viewpoints than
one’s own. 
• Why ?  To Show that you can argue a
point, but also to show that you Counter Argument
understand why someone may believe
something different than you do.
Opposing
• For the essay about "Cats & Dogs": 
I would write a brief paragraph discussing
viewpoints
why:
A. Some people prefer dogs over cats. 
B. I would then gently Refute/ Contradict
this perspective & lead into my
conclusion.
 Conclusion/recap 

In your
conclusion you
want to offer:

Restate your Wrap up the

A Broad "Brief/
thesis using essay nicely by
Analysis" of your
different summarizing
point.
wording. your entire point
The End...

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