argumentative writing : Should animals be used for research?

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5 paragraphs argumentative writing, 1 introduction 3 bodies 1 conclusions. Introduction must have • Hook • background information introducing the topic • Thesis-Names the three pieces of evidence to be expanded on further. NEVER include any of the following in the Introductory Paragraph… • first person point of view (I, me, my….); • a statement of what you intend to do within the essay (“In this essay I will…); • a detailed account of the essay; or • random information that has nothing to do with the essay. Paragraph 2: Body 1-3 1. Topic Sentence – Drawn from the “supports” in the thesis; 2. Supporting Information that includes: • Evidence supporting the paragraph’s topic sentence; and • An explanation of how that evidence supports your topic sentence and, ultimately, your thesis. 3. Concluding sentence • that should transition to the next paragraph. Paragraph 5: Conclusion 1. Thesis and main points restated in a different, interesting manner. 2. Call to some sort of action or response. 3. Thought-provoking ending