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Outline For A Classical Argumentative Essay: Thesis Statement

The document outlines the structure of a classical argumentative essay, including a thesis statement, two main arguments with supporting ideas and evidence, a counterargument and refutation, and a conclusion. Each section builds upon the last to present and defend a position on a topic through logical reasoning and evidence.

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Outline For A Classical Argumentative Essay: Thesis Statement

The document outlines the structure of a classical argumentative essay, including a thesis statement, two main arguments with supporting ideas and evidence, a counterargument and refutation, and a conclusion. Each section builds upon the last to present and defend a position on a topic through logical reasoning and evidence.

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Outline for a Classical Argumentative Essay

Thesis Statement:

_____________________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________________

I. Argument I

_____________________________________________________________________________________

A. Major Supporting Idea I ________________________________________________________

1. Minor Supporting Idea 1 ______________________________________________________

2. Minor Supporting Idea 2 ______________________________________________________

B. Major Supporting Idea II ________________________________________________________

1. Minor Supporting Idea 1 ______________________________________________________

2. Minor Supporting Idea 2 ______________________________________________________

II. Argument II

_____________________________________________________________________________________

A. Major Supporting Idea I ________________________________________________________

1. Minor Supporting Idea 1 ______________________________________________________

2. Minor Supporting Idea 2 ______________________________________________________

B. Major Supporting Idea II ________________________________________________________

1. Minor Supporting Idea 1 ______________________________________________________

2. Minor Supporting Idea 2 ______________________________________________________


III. Counterargument (should identify and state the opponent’s position + 1 reason to support)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

(and) Refutation / Argument III

_____________________________________________________________________________________

A. Major Supporting Idea I ________________________________________________________

B. Major Supporting Idea II (optional) _______________________________________________

1. Minor Supporting Idea 1 ______________________________________________________

2. Minor Supporting Idea 2 ______________________________________________________

Conclusion (Around 3 sentences wrapping up and reminding readers of your position)

_____________________________________________________________________________________

Note: The 2nd minor supporting detail under each argument is optional.

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