Drafting

The Argumentative Essay

• Compelling Hook
• Detailed Background of the Issue or Problem
• Developed Thesis: presents purpose & supports

No One is Too Fancy For Topic Sentences

CounterArguments

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Creating CounterArguments

• One partner will explain his or her stance & support.
• The other partner will listen & offer counterarguments.

Did you include the counterarguments your partner pointed out?

Drafting the CounterArgument

• explain & address the opposing argument
• provide logical & adept refutation of viewpoints