Argumentative Essay - Point by Point
● Introduction ● Body
○ Paragraph 1 ■ Topic sentence ■ Counter point is offered ■ Counter point example is offered ■ YOUR position is offered ■ YOUR example is offered ■ Conclusion sentence - Should state that your position is better than the
counter point. ○ Paragraph 2
■ Topic sentence ■ Counter point is offered ■ Counter point example is offered ■ YOUR position is offered ■ YOUR example is offered ■ Conclusion sentence - Should state that your position is better than the
counter point. ○ Paragraph 3
■ Topic sentence ■ Counter point is offered ■ Counter point example is offered ■ YOUR position is offered ■ YOUR example is offered ■ Conclusion sentence - Should state that your position is better than the
counter point. ● Conclusion
Argumentative Essay - Block Style
● Intro ● Body
○ Paragraph 1 - Refutation Paragraph ■ Topic sentence - The opposing views’ strongest arguments are counter
point #1, counter point # 2, and counter point # 3. ■ Counter Point # 1 + Example
● Refutation / Rebuttal to Counterpoint # 1 + Example ■ Counter Point # 2 + Example
● Refutation / Rebuttal to Counterpoint # 2 + Example ■ Counter Point # 3 + Example
● Refutation / Rebuttal to Counterpoint # 3 + Example ■ Concluding sentence - The opposing views’ arguments are not
compelling. ○ Paragraph 2 - YOUR position
■ Topic sentence - Donation should be / should not be mandatory because of point # 1, point # 2, and point # 3.
■ Point # 1 + Example ■ Point # 2 + Example ■ Point # 3 + Example ■ Concluding Sentence - Donation should be / should not be mandatory
and the explanations offered are superior to the opposing views’. ● Conclusion
2 Pro body paragraphs + 1 refutation
● Introduction ● Body
○ Paragraph 1 - YOUR POSITION ■ Topic sentence ■ Supporting sentences ■ Conclusion sentence
○ Paragraph 2 - YOUR POSITION ■ Topic sentence ■ Supporting sentences ■ Conclusion sentence
○ Paragraph 3 - Counter Point and Refutation ■ Topic sentence - Counter Point + Example ■ Supporting sentence
● Refute / Attack this counter point ■ Conclusion sentence
● Conclusion