Argumentative Outline Assignment

 

On Wednesday in class, we'll be working on creating an outline for our argumentative essays. Here is the suggested format (though of course, rule of thumb, not set in stone).

 

Before you leave class on Wednesday, you'll need to show me your outline for a daily grade.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Argumentative Essay Outline Format

I.                    Introduction

a.       Issue:

b.      Claim:

c.       Call to Action:

d.      Reasons:

Thesis statement: 

II.                  Reason 1:

a.       Evidence:

b.      Evidence:

c.       Evidence:

III.                Reason 2:

a.       Evidence:

b.      Evidence:

c.       Evidence:

IV.                Reason 3:

a.       Evidence:

b.      Evidence:

c.       Evidence:

V.                  Opposing Viewpoint

a.     Acknowledge, accommodate, or refute the counter-argument here.

b.      Evidence: 

VI. Conclusion --