ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
Thesis & Introduction
Exercise: Write the introductory paragraph.
1. Start with a hook (a surprising fact, question, or quote).
2. Give 1–2 background sentences explaining the topic.
3. End with a clear thesis statement (your opinion in one sentence).
Example structure:
Hook: “Every day, billions of people scroll through social media, unaware of
how their data and opinions are manipulated.”
Background: “Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become central to
communication, but they also spread misinformation and hate speech.”
Thesis: “Governments should regulate social media to protect public safety and
ensure the accuracy of information.”
Task: Write your own introduction using this structure. Focus on clarity and strong thesis.
First Supporting Paragraph
Exercise: Write a paragraph supporting your thesis.
1. Topic sentence: Your main point.
2. Evidence: Fact, statistic, or example.
3. Explanation: Connect evidence to your thesis.
4. Concluding sentence: Wrap it up.
Example structure:
Topic sentence: “Regulating social media is essential to prevent the spread of
harmful misinformation.”
Evidence: “A 2022 study found that 59% of adults encountered false news on
social media weekly.”
Explanation: “Without oversight, false narratives can influence elections, public
health decisions, and social harmony.”
Concluding sentence: “Thus, government regulation can help protect society
from these dangers.”
Task: Write your first supporting paragraph. Focus on one main idea per paragraph.
Second Supporting Paragraph
Exercise: Another supporting paragraph, different point.
Thesis & Introduction
Exercise: Write the introductory paragraph.
1. Start with a hook (a surprising fact, question, or quote).
2. Give 1–2 background sentences explaining the topic.
3. End with a clear thesis statement (your opinion in one sentence).
Example structure:
Hook: “Every day, billions of people scroll through social media, unaware of
how their data and opinions are manipulated.”
Background: “Platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become central to
communication, but they also spread misinformation and hate speech.”
Thesis: “Governments should regulate social media to protect public safety and
ensure the accuracy of information.”
Task: Write your own introduction using this structure. Focus on clarity and strong thesis.
First Supporting Paragraph
Exercise: Write a paragraph supporting your thesis.
1. Topic sentence: Your main point.
2. Evidence: Fact, statistic, or example.
3. Explanation: Connect evidence to your thesis.
4. Concluding sentence: Wrap it up.
Example structure:
Topic sentence: “Regulating social media is essential to prevent the spread of
harmful misinformation.”
Evidence: “A 2022 study found that 59% of adults encountered false news on
social media weekly.”
Explanation: “Without oversight, false narratives can influence elections, public
health decisions, and social harmony.”
Concluding sentence: “Thus, government regulation can help protect society
from these dangers.”
Task: Write your first supporting paragraph. Focus on one main idea per paragraph.
Second Supporting Paragraph
Exercise: Another supporting paragraph, different point.
