Argumentative+Essay+Outline+(by+Miss+Mitchell)

- Start with a question or an interesting fact - Share what both sides think about the topic. “While some people think _, other people think_ .” OR “Some people think.” “Other people say that_ ” if you want 2 sentences, that is OK. - Tell what YOU think - Last sentence is your thesis: I think because (reason 1),_ (reason 2), and (reason 3).
 * Argumentative Essay**
 * First Paragraph**

- Start with a topic sentence using, “First of all,_(reason 1). - Share a QUOTE from the text - Tell what you think about the QUOTE - Do you have a personal experience about this? - Do you know anybody else with this type of experience? - End your paragraph by relating back to the topic sentence
 * Second Paragraph – 1st Reason**

- Start with a topic sentence using, “Second or Next, _(reason 2). - Share a QUOTE from the text - Tell what you think about the QUOTE - Do you have a personal experience about this? - Do you know anybody else with this type of experience? - End your paragraph by relating back to the topic sentence
 * Third Paragraph – 2nd reason**

- Start with a topic sentence using, “Third or Last, _(reason 2). - Share a QUOTE from the text - Tell what you think about the QUOTE - Do you have a personal experience about this? - Do you know anybody else with this type of experience? - End your paragraph by relating back to the topic sentence
 * Fourth Paragraph – 3rd reason**

- Start this with “In conclusion, I think (write your thesis here). Your thesis is your opinion with the 3 reasons you explained. - What do you want the reader to do next? (Call to Action) - Make sure your opinion is VERY clear
 * Fifth Paragraph**

Notes: Make sure all paragraphs have a main idea. Only talk about the main idea, or topic sentence. Always read your essay from the beginning to the end when you are done. Check punctuation and grammar. Read your essay out loud in the hall if you want.