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Writing an Argument Outline Template
Directions: To successfully complete this outline, delete the underlines and fill in those areas with the information for the topic you chose.
Writing Reminders:
You MUST complete the outline as directed. You will NOT receive credit if you turn in a paper that is not in this outline format.
You MUST select one of the required topics below and you MUST use the two articles linked here for the topic you choose.
Remember you may NOT use personal opinions, 1st-person (I, we), or 2nd-person (you).
Need help with transition words? Check out this document for ideas!
Topic
You MUST choose one of these topics- highlight or underline your topic of choice!
Should all schools provide education in the arts, including music, art, and drama?
Do schools place too much importance on standardized tests?
Does requiring school uniforms unfairly restrict students’ self-expression?
*******Should governments help eliminate single-use plastics, such as disposable tableware, take-out containers, and packaging?
Is it ethical for billionaires to amass so much wealth when so many citizens are living in poverty?
Read the articles for the topic of your choice
Now, read the two articles linked here for the topic of your choice. These will be the articles you are required to paraphrase and/or direct quote from while writing your paper. DO NOT USE OUTSIDE SOURCES OF INFORMATION TO COMPLETE THIS OUTLINE OR PORTFOLIO, ONLY USE THE PROVIDED ARTICLES!
Introduction
A. Hook (one-two sentences where you excite the reader to make them want to keep reading): ____________________________________________________________________________________
B. Background (one-two sentences that summarizes the debate):
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C. Claim (one sentence where you tell the reader which side of the argument you are on):
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D. Transition into first body paragraph (one sentence, briefly introduce the first reason that supports your claim in the first body paragraph):
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Body Paragraph #1 (Reason #1)
A. Topic Sentence (one sentence where you write the first reason that supports your claim/thesis):
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B. Evidence (one-two sentences- quote or paraphrase from one of your sources. Remember to include a parenthetical/in-text citation using the parenthetical/in-text citations linked here):
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C. Analysis of evidence (one-three sentences- how does your evidence prove the claim?):
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D. Transition to next paragraph (one sentence, briefly introduce the second reason that supports your claim in the second body paragraph):
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Body Paragraph #2 (Reason #2)
A. Topic Sentence (one sentence where you write the second reason that supports your claim/thesis):
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B. Evidence (one-two sentences- quote or paraphrase from one of your sources. Remember to include a parenthetical/in-text citation using the parenthetical/in-text citations linked here):
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C. Analysis of evidence (one-three sentences- how does your evidence prove the claim?): ____________________________________________________________________________________
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D. Transition to next paragraph (one sentence, briefly introduce the counterclaim/rebuttal that you will write in the third body paragraph):
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Body Paragraph #3 (Counterclaim/Rebuttal):
A. Address counterclaim (one-two sentences about the opposing viewpoint, “Some people think that…”):
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B. Evidence/support for counterclaim (one-three sentences with evidence about the counterclaim. Remember to include a parenthetical/in-text citation using the parenthetical/in-text citations linked here): _________________________________________________________________________________
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C. Disprove counterclaim (one-three sentences of why the counterclaim is wrong- “However, they are wrong because…”):
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D. Transition to next paragraph (one sentence, briefly transition to the conclusion):
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Conclusion
A. Summarize your claim (one-two sentences- reword your claim from your introduction):
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B. Summary of reason #1 and reason #2 (two or more sentences that restate what you discussed in your first two body paragraphs): __________________________________________________________________________________
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C. Closing statement/final thought (one sentence that wraps up your paper; what do people need to remember to do?):
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Works Cited (copy and paste the Works Cited page based on your topic from the document linked here):
Final Steps
When you are completely finished with your outline, click on “File”, and then “Download”, and then either save it as either a “Microsoft Word File” or a “PDF Document”. The file will save to your computer, and this is what you will upload to the dropbox in Unit 4 Lesson 5 for the “ELA8B.U4L5SampleWork.Spring24”.
*Once you have completed and have saved your outline, you will submit it and the Writing an Argument Outline Rubric to Paper Tutors via Paper’s Review Center. CLICK HERE for directions on how to log into Paper. CLICK HERE for directions on how to submit your draft to the Review Center.
