See a sample essay (labeled with the parts of an essay) about a different topic from The Outsiders:
Sample Essay -- Two-Bit Charged with Shoplifting
Here is another sample -- one we looked at in class -- for working on your essay:
Sample Essay:
Bike Helmet Argument Essay
Here is our rough draft outline:
Court Case The Outsiders.doc
If you still don't understand the structure for an argument essay, see this:
Outline for Argument Writing.docx
Introductory Paragraph (Also Called the Introduction)
Introductory Paragraph/Introduction
Hooks
Hooks for Persuasive and Argumentative Writing
Background Information
Thesis Sentence
Body Paragraphs
Body Paragraphs
Topic Sentences
Topic Sentences
Evidence
Evidence and Explanation
Citations
Citations -- Citing Your Sources
Transitions
Transition Words I
First, also, along with that
Conclusion: in conclusion, to sum up, in summary, all things considered, in brief
Counterclaim/Rebuttal
Counterclaim/Rebuttal
Conclusion
Conclusion
Formal Writing
Formal or Informal?
Conventions
Conventions
Revise Your Own Essay
Edit
Working on Your Essay
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