Argumentative Essay Outline

Introduction (part 1)
Hook (question, fact, quote)

Introduction part 2
Introduce issue/background info

Introduction part 3
Main claim/thesis statement

Body Paragraph 1 (part 1)
First argument/claim/reason
What is the first main point that supports your argument?

Body Paragraph (1) part 2
Data/text evidence/rhetoric appeal example justifying first claim
How will you prove your first main point or get your audience to agree with you?

Body Paragraph (1) part 3
Concluding sentence

Body Paragraph 2 Part 1
Second argument/claim/reason
What is the second main point that supports your argument?

Body Paragraph (2) part 2
Data/text evidence/rhetoric appeal example justifying second claim
How will you prove your second main point or get your audience to agree with you?

Body Paragraph (2) part 3
Concluding sentence

Body Paragraph 3
Counterclaim of your argument
What are the opposing views or arguments? Who might disagree with you, and why? Consider their point of view:

Body Paragraph (4) part 1
Rebuttal of counterclaim using evidence
How will you respond to the ideas or views of those who disagree with you? What counter evidence can you offer to persuade them to agree with you?

Body Paragraph (4) part 2
Concluding sentence

Concluding Paragraph Part 1
Restate claim/thesis

Conclusion part 2
Sum up main arguments

Conclusion part 3
Attention keeper (fact, quote, thought, question)