Structuring an argument

Opening statement or question (Remember this needs to hook your audience. It needs to be dramatic and engaging!):

Introduction (Why should we care about this topic? Tell us what your argument is going to do.):

Claim:

Reason:

Evidence:

Explanation:

Counterclaim:

Counterargument:

Most important point (Put your most powerful point last – i.e. build up to it.):

Conclusion (Remind us why this subject is so important!):