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6a. EAP Argumentative Essay Short Block Pattern

This document outlines the structure for a short argumentative essay, including an introduction with a thesis statement, possible objections to the thesis, responses to those objections supporting the thesis, and a conclusion. The outline includes sections for topic sentences and supporting points in 3 body paragraphs to respond to objections and further the argument for the thesis.

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6a. EAP Argumentative Essay Short Block Pattern

This document outlines the structure for a short argumentative essay, including an introduction with a thesis statement, possible objections to the thesis, responses to those objections supporting the thesis, and a conclusion. The outline includes sections for topic sentences and supporting points in 3 body paragraphs to respond to objections and further the argument for the thesis.

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BLOCK PATTERN Argumentative Essay Outline (Short Essay)

Name: Student #:

Essay Title:

Part I. Introduction

Introduce your topic:

Thesis Statement

Part II. Possible Objection(s)

Section A. Presenting positions that do NOT agree with your thesis statement

Body Paragraph 1 Topic Sentence

Body Paragraph 1 Supporting Points (arguments offered by people who hold this position)

1.

2.

3.
2

Part III: Responding to the Objections & Building Your Argument

Body Paragraph 2. Response or Argument #1 in support of your thesis

Body Paragraph 2 Topic Sentence

Body Paragraph 2 Supporting Points

1.

2.

3.

Body Paragraph 3. Response or Argument #2 in support of your thesis

Body Paragraph 3 Topic Sentence

Body Paragraph 3 Supporting Points

1.
3

2.

3.

Body Paragraph 4. Response or Argument #3 in support of your thesis

Body Paragraph 4 Topic Sentence

Body Paragraph 4 Supporting Points

1.

2.

3.
4

Part IVa. Conclusion for EAP Essays

Summarise your main arguments (Avoid phrases like "in conclusion," "to conclude," "in summary," and
"to sum up" – these kinds of phrases are useful for oral presentations, but they tend to annoy readers.)

Restate thesis statement

Final Thought: (Leave your readers with something to think about)

Add a Works Cited (MLA) list on a separate page and hand it in with your outline.

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