Thesis: Clearly state your claim
Organization of the essay: separate paragraph for every reason/subclaim

Counterargument: Clearly and fairly state at least one other/opposing viewp01oint be about the issue. Rebuttal:Concede or refute the counterargument

Information from source materials: Use information from at least two credible sources. Can support the thesis, the subclaims, the counterargument, and/or the rebuttal