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Essay 4 Argument Introduction Paragraph Background information on the story you’re writing about (note : This should not be a complete summary, just some brief background information) (another note : Your story can be from The Things They Carried or another book) Inquiry question that addresses your topic (which is related to your story) in the form of a question Thesis (that clearly answers your inquiry question and offers a clear and arguable position) Body Paragraphs Topic sentence/claim that clearly focuses on one reason supporting your thesis using argument, logic, or evidence Specific quote from the story you’re writing about that serves as evidence to illustrate your point out in the topic sentence/claim Explanation of how the evidence supports and illustrates your topic sentence/claim Body Paragraphs Topic sentence/claim that clearly focuses on one reason supporting your thesis using argument, logic, or evidence Specific quote from a credible outside source relevant to your topic that serves as evidence to illustrate your point laid out in the topic sentence/claim

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Essay 4 ­ Argument

Introduction Paragraph

Background information on the story you’re writing about (note: This should not be a completesummary, just some brief background information) (another note: Your story can be from TheThings They Carried or another book)

Inquiry question that addresses your topic (which is related to your story) in the form of a question

Thesis (that clearly answers your inquiry question and offers a clear and arguable position)

Body Paragraphs

Topic sentence/claim that clearly focuses on one reason supporting your thesis using argument, logic,or evidence

Specific quote from the story you’re writing about that serves as evidence to illustrate your point laidout in the topic sentence/claim

Explanation of how the evidence supports and illustrates your topic sentence/claim

Body Paragraphs

Topic sentence/claim that clearly focuses on one reason supporting your thesis using argument, logic,or evidence

Specific quote from a credible outside source relevant to your topic that serves as evidence toillustrate your point laid out in the topic sentence/claim

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Essay 4 ­ Argument

Explanation of how the evidence supports and illustrates your topic sentence/claim

Use same structure as above for additional body paragraphs. If you want an additional handout,this is available for download on the blog: eng101isfun.blogspot.com

Counter­argument paragraph

A paragraph offering a careful consideration of a position that opposes yours (note: this doesnot need to come from research)

Conclusion paragraph

Conclusion that explains the importance of your topic in the “real world”