1) Set the context by reviewing the topic in a general way (background information) a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs c) Conclusion 2) explain why each topic is significant - each one should be limited to the discussion of one general idea a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs c) Conclusion  3) Most of the time, an argumentative essay consists of 2 or 3 of these - each one with one main point a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs c) Conclusion  4) Contains and presents the thesis statement a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs c) Conclusion 5) Each one presents some logical connection to the thesis statement a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs  c) Conclusion  6) This part states the argument again by providing a summary a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs c) Conclusion 7) May include a short discussion of more research or future implications a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs  c) Conclusion  8) A hook (initial statement to gain the reader's attention) can be included in this part, but it's optional a) Introduction b) Body Paragraphs c) Conclusion 9) Do not introduce any new information in this part - rather synthesize the information presented previously a) Introduction  b) Body Paragraphs c) Conclusion 10) When writing an argumentative essay, one needs to acknowledge the valid points of the other side of the argument. This is called a) opinion b) counterclaim c) thesis 2 11) After providing evidence and reasons in support of the counterclaim, one MUST STRONGLY REFUTE IT. This action is called a) rebuttal b) opinion c) counterclaim

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