Our October/November unit is: *Research-based Argument Essay

A Thesis (or Claim) Often Goes Like This:

Thesis because Reason 1, because Reason 2, and because Reason 3.

Body Paragraphs Often Go Like This:

• One reason thesis is that Reason 1. 

  • For example, ( evidence A)

  • Also, (evidence B)

  • In addition, (evidence C)

• Reason One Clincher/Restatement sentence

• Another reason thesis is that Reason 2.

  • For example, (evidence A)

  • Also, (evidence B)

  • In addition, (evidence C)

• Reason Two Clincher/Restatement sentence

• The final reason thesis is that Reason 3.

  • For example, (evidence A)

  • Also, (evidence B)

  • In addition, (evidence C)

• Reason Three Clincher/Restatement sentence

In conclusion, thesis  because Reason 1, because Reason 2, and because Reason 3.