Name: _____________________________________

Date: ____________

Period: _____

Writing Plan Sheet

Argumentative Paper

Directions: Now that you have completed the prewriting, begin drafting and gathering research to back your
argument. Remember to avoid first person and second person (I, me, our, my, we, you, etc.). When integrating
evidence, introduce the direct quote and use MLA in-text citations.
Introduction:
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Thesis Statement:
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Body Paragraph One: The Argument | Your Side
Topic Sentence:
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Elaboration:
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Textual Support (Quote No. 1):
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Explanation:
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Textual Support (Quote No. 2):
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Explanation:
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Tie Back to Thesis Statement:
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Body Paragraph Two: The Counterargument | The Other Side
Topic Sentence:
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Elaboration:
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Textual Support (Quote No. 1):
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Explanation/Comeback:
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Tie Back to Thesis Statement:
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Conclusion (Re-summarize Main Points):
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Restate Thesis Statement IN A NEW WAY:
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Call to Action:
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