Elements of an Argumentative Essay
Precise Claim
Hook
Grabs the Reader's Attention
Thesis Statement
Your Argument/Claim
Reason #1
Evidence
Elaboration
Reason #2
Evidence
Elaboration
Facts/Support
Internet
Books
Interviews
Charts
How the facts connect
Reason #3
Evidence
Elaboration
Counterclaim
Counterargument
Rebuttal
Conclusion
Restate the Thesis
Use different words
Appeal/Recommendation