Pro/Con

● Pro- side of the argument that agrees with the topic
● Con- side of the argument that disagrees with the topic

Topic: Should school uniforms be made mandatory at all schools?

Pro: School uniforms should be made mandatory.

Con: School uniforms should not be made mandatory.

Parts of an Argumentative Paragraph

In order

1. Claim/thesis

2. Evidence and Explanation

3. Counterclaim

4. Rebuttal

Claim/Thesis Statement

●Statement of the author’s point of view

●Stated as a fact

●DO NOT use I or my For example - Don’t start with: In my opinion or I think

For example:

Evidence

● Facts that support a belief or prove your point

of view

For example:

Counterclaim

●A fact stated that is the view
Of a person who disagrees with
Your opinion

Rebuttal

● The argument presented to disprove the counterclaim