hook/lead - first sentence(s) used to grab reader's attention, counterclaim/counterargument - acknowledges the opposing viewpoint, claim statement - tells the reader where you stand on the issue and includes 3 main reasons, body paragraphs - include reasons and evidence to support claim, issue statement - tells the reader what the matter of importance that needs to be examined is, conclusion paragraph - author's last chance to present issue, claim, and reasons, refutation - another term for reason #3/occurs after the counterargument, goal/purpose - motivate reader to acknowledge your viewpoint, lasting thought - last sentence(s) of entire essay; can be challenging but becomes easier with practice, strategies for a strong hook/lead - interesting fact, quote, descriptive segment, statistic, anecdote,

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