Essay Structure
Introduction (Paragraph 1)
1. Background information
2. Thesis Statement
Body (Paragraph 2/3)
1. Argument Point – topic sentence
2. Explanation
3. Evidence
4. Link
Body (Paragraph 4)
1. Counter-argument Point – topic sentence
2. Explanation/Evidence
3. Rebuttal Point – topic sentence
4. Explanation
5. Evidence
6. Link
Conclusion (Paragraph 5)
1. Creative restatement of the thesis statement
2. Final push/Further thought for your argument