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