2. List as much evidence (statistics, specific examples, or quotes) as you can to support your thesis.
3. Look over the pieces of evidence you’ve listed. Do they fall into any major categories? Organize your evidence
so that similar pieces are together.
Argumentative Essay: Generating Claims from Evidence
Evidence:
1. Write your thesis statement, or the controversial opinion you will argue in your essay.
Claim:
4. For each category, ask yourself: “Together, what do these pieces of evidence show?” Sum up the idea in a single
sentence. These will be your claims to support your thesis.
Thesis Statement:
Claim:
Claim:
Evidence:
Evidence:
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