The parts your argument essay should have:
←Introduction [You'll find the big idea -- the central idea -- of the whole essay here. The reasons are also stated.]
←Body Paragraph
←Body Paragraph
←Counterclaim Paragraph with the "But. . . "
← Conclusion [Your reader feels the he or she can walk away feeling satisfied.]
Check your RAFTS, ARMS, and SMILES!
The Essay
Argument