How writers develop arguments, intros, and conclusions

Hook, context, and thesis.

Summary of main points, restated thesis, and final thought.

Detailed evidence, counterarguments, and refutation.

Anecdotes, rhetorical questions, and call to action.

An essay arguing for stricter environmental regulations that presents evidence of pollution's impact on public health and the economy.

An essay arguing against school uniforms that provides evidence from student surveys and expert opinions on the impact on self-expression.

An essay arguing for the benefits of exercise that primarily discusses the history of different sports without linking them to health outcomes.

An essay arguing for the importance of art education that includes examples of successful artists and the economic impact of the art industry.

Using specific evidence to support claims.

Employing clear and concise language.

Presenting a well-defined thesis statement.

Relying on vague language and unsupported claims.

To provide background information on the topic.

To summarize the main points of the essay.

To present the author's main claim or argument.

To engage the reader with a thought-provoking question.

Introducing new evidence, detailed analysis, and counterarguments.

Restating the thesis, summarizing main points, and providing a final thought.

Engaging the reader with a rhetorical question, anecdote, and call to action.

Providing background information, defining key terms, and stating the thesis.

To simplify complex ideas for the reader.

To deepen analysis and show nuanced understanding.

To avoid stating a clear position on the topic.

To confuse the reader with conflicting information.

Comparing two unrelated historical events to demonstrate the author's broad knowledge.

Contrasting two different interpretations of a literary work to argue for a new, more comprehensive understanding.

Comparing the author's personal experiences with those of a famous historical figure to gain credibility.

Contrasting two different scientific theories without providing any evidence to support either one.

To entertain the reader with creative language.

To provide clarity and detail, helping the reader understand the concept.

To confuse the reader with complex terminology.

To avoid providing evidence and analysis.

To define a concept clearly.

To show the similarities and differences between two or more subjects.

To provide background information on a topic.

To summarize the main points of an argument.

They provide background information.

They give the essay direction and purpose.

They summarize key points.

They engage the reader with anecdotes.