I. Introduction:

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2. explain the lead: ______________________________________________________

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3. overview of the topic: make sure both sides are mentioned : ____________________

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4. thesis statement: ______________________________________________________

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II. First reason supporting the thesis

1. reason #1: ___________________________________________________________

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2. fully explain the reason: ________________________________________________

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3. elaboration- quotes/data/statistics: ________________________________________

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4. your commentary on the elaboration: ______________________________________

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III. Second reason supporting the thesis

1. reason #2: ___________________________________________________________

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2. fully explain the reason: ________________________________________________

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3. elaboration- quotes/data/statistics: ________________________________________

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4. your commentary on the elaboration: ______________________________________

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IV. Other side’s position on this topic

1. statement of the other side’s position:_____________________________________

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2. What is the other side’s main reason for this position_________________________

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3. Tell why this other position is incorrect or wrong: ___________________________

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4. elaboration- quotes/data/statistics to show why this other position is wrong: ______

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5. your commentary on this: ______________________________________________

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V. Conclusion

1. restate the thesis in different words: _____________________________________

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2. briefly restate two reasons of support: ___________________________________

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3. make text-to-world/ call to action: ______________________________________

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4. hook back to the lead statement: ________________________________________