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Essay Structure
Layout of an argumentative essay
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| First paragraph of your essay | Introduction |
| Paragraph that gives the history and any other knowledge needed to understand your topic | Background paragraph |
| Paragraph which gives your main points, often many of them | Supporting Points |
| Paragraph that states the opposite argument and shows why it's wrong | Counterargument paragraph |
| Last paragraph, restates your thesis and give a SO WHAT? to your paper | Conclusion |
| The first paragraph of your essay | Introduction |
| The last paragraph of your essay | Conclusion |
| 1st body paragraph in your essay | Background paragraph |
| 2nd through 4th paragraphs, as needed | Supporting Points paragraph(s) |
| Paragraph right before the conclusion | Counterargument paragraph |