Title it Argumentative Essay. Skip 2 lines and indent for the beginning of your paragraph. Press the tab key to indent when you begin a new paragraph. The step by step guide for your introduction is found below.
Use complete sentences with correct punctuation!
Introduction (5-7 sentences)
Hook the reader with a question or alarming statistic.
Background information- 2 sentences about your topic
State your thesis. Do not use word like I or in my opinion.
Give a one sentence preview (list) of your reasons that support your claim. Use commas to list each reason briefly.
Body Paragraph 1
Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one main idea or reason that supports your claim.
The following sentences will be evidence to support your reasoning. You must use a variety of evidence for each reason. Examples of strong evidence include facts (statistics), studies, surveys, expert opinion, examples, and details.
When you include evidence from another source, you must cite the URL next to your evidence.
Body Paragraph 2
Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one main idea or reason that supports your claim.
The following sentences will be evidence to support your reasoning. You must use a variety of evidence for each reason. Examples of strong evidence include facts (statistics), studies, surveys, expert opinion, examples, and details.
When you include evidence from another source, you must cite the URL next to your evidence.
Body Paragraph 3
Begin with a topic sentence that identifies one main idea or reason that supports your claim.
The following sentences will be evidence to support your reasoning. You must use a variety of evidence for each reason. Examples of strong evidence include facts (statistics), studies, surveys, expert opinion, examples, and details.
When you include evidence from another source, you must cite the URL next to your evidence.