This document outlines the key components of a 5-paragraph argumentative essay, including an introduction with a thesis statement and forecast of topics, 3 body paragraphs with a topic sentence, analysis, evidence, elaboration/interpretation, and anchor for each paragraph, and a conclusion with a summary of the thesis and evidence as well as an intensified insight. The body paragraphs should develop the thesis with logical evidence from reliable sources. The conclusion restates the argument and provides a deeper understanding without introducing new ideas.