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Argumentative Essay Template

The document outlines a structured essay format, including an introduction with a hook, background information, and a thesis statement. It details body paragraphs that present main arguments, supporting evidence, and counterarguments with refutations. The conclusion restates the thesis, summarizes key points, and ends with a persuasive closing statement.

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Argumentative Essay Template

The document outlines a structured essay format, including an introduction with a hook, background information, and a thesis statement. It details body paragraphs that present main arguments, supporting evidence, and counterarguments with refutations. The conclusion restates the thesis, summarizes key points, and ends with a persuasive closing statement.

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Introduction

1. Hook (câu mở đầu thu hút)


o Nowadays, the issue of [topic] has attracted much public attention.
o It is often debated whether [topic] plays a vital role in our lives.
2. Background information (bối cảnh ngắn gọn)
o Some people believe that [opposing idea], while others argue that [your
idea].
3. Thesis statement (quan điểm của bạn)
o This essay argues that [your opinion] because [reason 1] and [reason 2].

Body Paragraph 1 – Main Argument 1

 Topic sentence:
Firstly, [main reason 1] is one of the most important reasons supporting this idea.
 Supporting evidence:
For example, research shows that … / According to statistics, … / For instance, …
 Explanation:
This means that … / This proves that …
 Mini-conclusion:
Therefore, it is clear that [restate argument 1].

Body Paragraph 2 – Main Argument 2

 Topic sentence:
Secondly, another reason why [your opinion] is valid is that [main reason 2].
 Supporting evidence:
For instance, … / Studies have indicated that …
 Explanation:
This highlights that … / This demonstrates that …
 Mini-conclusion:
Thus, [argument 2] strongly supports the thesis.

Body Paragraph 3 – Counterargument + Refutation

1. Counterargument (nêu ý kiến trái chiều)


o The opponents might argue that [opposing view].
o Some people, on the other hand, believe that …
o The counter-argument raised by objectors to this is that …
2. Supporting evidence cho counterargument
o They argue that … / They believe that …
3. Refutation (bác bỏ quan điểm trái chiều)
o This justification is reasonable to some extent. However, this argument
fails to consider …
o While this position sounds convincing at first, it is not supported by the
facts …
o Admittedly, …; however, …
4. Mini-conclusion
o Hence, the opposing view cannot outweigh the fact that [your thesis].

Conclusion

1. Restate thesis:
In conclusion, although there are some arguments against it, I firmly believe that
[your opinion restated].
2. Summarize main points:
This is because [reason 1] and [reason 2].
3. Closing statement (kết mạnh mẽ, thuyết phục):
o Therefore, it is essential to [call to action / persuasive message].
o Only by doing so can we [positive outcome].

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