This document provides an outline for a student to fill out as they draft an essay arguing for or against a particular energy source. The outline includes sections for an introduction defining the energy source and how it is collected/processed, as well as who uses it. Two body paragraphs are included for reasons the energy source is good/bad with details to support each reason. A counterargument paragraph acknowledges an opposing view. The conclusion restates the student's opinion on the energy source.

1. Living Environment: Literacy Lab
Ms. Roman: 8thPeriod
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OUTLINE (DRAFT)
DIRECTIONS: Answer the following questions and fill in the outline to prepare you for
your energy source claim/counter claim essay.
INTRODUCTION (Paragraph 1)
1.) Definition of energy source.
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2.) Explain how the energy source is collected and processed.
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3.) Who uses this energy source and why?
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2. Living Environment: Literacy Lab
Ms. Roman: 8thPeriod
4.) State your opinion: I believe that this energy source is the right/wrong choice
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Paragraph 2 (Why do you think this energy source is good/bad?)
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Detail to support reason.
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Paragraph 3 (Why do you think this energy source is good/bad?)
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Detail to support that reason.
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3. Living Environment: Literacy Lab
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Paragraph 4 (Counter argument)
1. State the opposite of your opinion.
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2. A reason someone might have this opinion
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3. Prove that you are still right! (Refute)
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Conclusion: (Paragraph 5)
Explain energy source
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4. Living Environment: Literacy Lab
Ms. Roman: 8thPeriod
Restate your opinion
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Final Thoughts
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