This document provides a graphic organizer for writing an argumentative essay. It outlines the key components of an introduction with an attention grabber and thesis statement. The body should include topic sentences, evidence from credible sources to support claims, and reasoning. A conclusion restates the focus statement and thesis, and leaves a lasting impression. It also notes that a counterclaim and rebuttal can be included. The overall goal is to support a claim using valid reasoning and sufficient evidence per the Common Core standard presented.

1. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1​: Write arguments to support claims in an of substantive topics or texts, using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING ESSAY GRAPHIC ORGANIZER
Question:
Claim:
Evidence: ●
Components Introduction
Attention Grabber:
Focus Statement:
Background Information:
Thesis Statement:
Topic Sentence:
Transition: Evidence: Source: Reasoning:
Transition: Evidence: Source: Reasoning:
Concluding
Statement:
Topic Sentence:
Transition: Evidence: Source: Reasoning:
Transition: Evidence: Source: Reasoning:

2. CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1​: Write arguments to support claims in an of substantive topics or texts, using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Concluding
Statement:
Counterclaim:
Transition: Rebuttal: Source:
Components: Conclusion
Restate Focus Statement:
Restate & Prove Thesis
Statement:
Lasting Impression: