Lesson 3: Organizing Your Argument
Completion requirements
- Objective: Plan and organize your essay using an outline.
- Instructions:
- Create an outline for your essay. The outline should include:
- Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic and state your claim.
- Body Paragraphs: Each paragraph should focus on one piece of evidence supporting your claim. Include explanations and examples.
- Counterargument: Acknowledge the opposing viewpoint and provide a rebuttal.
- Conclusion: Restate your claim and summarize the reasons you presented. Offer a call to action or a final thought.
- Write down at least three pieces of evidence that support your claim (facts, statistics, expert opinions).