LANE 216 Writing II

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Argumentative Essay

1. Introduction Paragraph
   • Write a hook sentence
   • Write a thesis statement
   • The thesis statement must have two controlling ideas
   • Write supporting sentences
   • Write a transitional sentence

      

2. First Body Paragraph
   • Write a topic sentence that introduces the first controlling idea
   • Write supporting sentences
   • Write a transitional sentence

      

3. Second Body Paragraph
   • Write a topic sentence that introduces the second controlling idea
   • Write supporting sentences

      

4. Concluding Paragraph

• Write a summary of your essay
• Give advice, or make a suggestion about the topic
• Write a concluding sentence (the last sentence)