INTRODUCTION (1 paragraph)

A. Interesting Beginning (brief story, forceful quote, provocative question)
B. Thesis Statement (Your opinion)
C. List of at least three reasons for your opinion, using transitional words
(Do not go into detail here. Just state the reasons.)

* Techniques for an interesting beginning include:

• A brief, interesting story
• A provocative question
• A powerful quote (not a cliché)
• A shocking statement

** Transitional expressions guide readers from one reason to another and include:

II. BODY (at least 3 paragraphs)

A. Reason 1 (stated in topic sentence using transitional expression)
1. Facts (Researched)
2. Details (Researched)
3. Examples (Researched)
4. Relevant rebuttal (optional)

B. Reason 2 (stated in topic sentence using transitional expression)
1. Facts (Researched)
2. Details (Researched)
3. Examples (Researched)
4. Relevant rebuttal (optional)

C. Reason 3 (stated in topic sentence using transitional expression)
1. Facts (Researched)
2. Details (Researched)
3. Examples (Researched)
4. Relevant Rebuttal (optional)

You may also opt to place your rebuttal at the end of all your arguments

III. CONCLUSION (1 paragraph)

A. Restatement of thesis in different words
B. Summing up of Reasons
C. Strong, resonant ending (“clincher”)

IV. WORKS CITED PAGE

*****WILL BE SUBBMITTED THROUGH SAFEASSIGN***