🫧 Welcome to the Ultimate Argumentative Essay Organizer! 🫧
⚠️ Changing this will reset any work in body paragraphs and
thesis!
📝 Instructions 📝
🎉 Get ready to build an awesome essay — step by step!
This organizer will guide you through each part of your writing. Whether you're starting with your thesis 💡
or beginning with your evidence 🔍, all you have to do is take it one section at a time.
👉 Read the prompt
👉 Follow the directions in each box
👉 Use the sentence starters and teacher tips for support
👉 And most importantly — you’ve got this! 💪✨
Your job is to think clearly, explain your ideas, and stay focused on your topic. We’ll help you organize
your thoughts and put them all together into a powerful argument 🧠💬
Let’s do this — one step at a time! 🚀
🛠️ Quick Setup Tips
Before you dive in, take a moment to explore the tools at the top of the page! They’re here to make writing
easier, smoother, and more fun 🎯
🌙 Dark Mode — Toggle for a darker screen if it helps you focus.
🔤 Dyslexia Font — Switch to a font that’s easier to read if letters get tricky.
🔄 Evidence-First Mode — Prefer to start with quotes? Flip this on!
🧱 Body Paragraphs — Choose how many paragraphs your essay will have (1–3). Click
Confirm to lock it in.
🎤 Voice — Pick a voice for read-aloud support (your directions will talk!).
📢 Audio Language — Hear instructions in your preferred language.
🔊 Play Directions — Listen to helpful directions for each section.
🔐 Sign in with Google — Log in with Google to autosave your progress.
🚪 Sign Out & Reset — Clears the screen for a new user. Your saved work will reload when you sign back in.
⬇️⬆️ Download / Upload — Save your progress or load previous work anytime.
🔧 Helpful Support Tools
💡 Teacher Tip — Tap the lightbulb for extra guidance or reminders. These tips are
written just for you by your teacher!
👩🏫 Writing Coach — Stuck or unsure? Click the writing coach for a boost! You’ll get
feedback on what you have written to help improve your sentences or structure — not answers, just smart
support!
🔄 Refresh Button — Want to start that box over? Click refresh to bring back the
sentence starter or original hint. Don’t worry — we’ll ask before anything gets erased!
These tools are here for YOU 💪 — mix and match them however you learn best! Let’s get started ✨
🌳 Writing Prompt
Paste your prompt here from your assignment so your organizer stays focused on the task.
🌱 Topic
1–2 words only (e.g., Homework, School uniforms)
🎯 Claim 🎯
💡 Teacher Tip: This is your main opinion or stance — your guiding idea.
Start with your point of view based on the prompt. Think about rewording the prompt
to show your stance. Later, you’ll choose
evidence and reasons that support it.
Example: Prompt: Should homework be required in schools? Claim: Homework should not be required in schools
🎯 Claim
Make a clear statement that shows your position on the topic. This is not a full sentence.
🔍 Find Your Evidence 🔎
💡 Teacher Tip: This section is where you collect your best evidence — a direct
quote that supports each of your reasons. Your reasons are what your body paragraphs will be about.
What kind of evidence?
Just the quote itself! Copy a sentence (or two) directly from the article that connects to your
reason. No transition words yet — we’ll add those later.
Where does it come from?
If you’ve been given articles in class, use those. Choose a part of the text that proves your point
or supports your thinking. Your teacher will tell you if you are finding your own resources.
Remember:
- Use quotation marks
- Keep it short and powerful
- Stick with your claim
- You will create reasons from your quotes
Example: Quote: “Students who get too much homework are more likely to lose sleep and feel
overwhelmed.”Reason: the work is overwhelming
📚 Evidence # 1 💬
🔎 Choose a piece of evidence from the text that supports your claim.
☝️ Reason #1
✍️ What point does this prove? Use the evidence from the text to write your
reason.
📚 Evidence # 2 💬
🔎 Choose another piece of evidence from the text that supports your claim.
☝️ Reason 2
✍️ What point does this prove? Use the evidence from the text to write your
reason.
📚 Evidence # 3 💬
💡 Teacher Tip: In Body Paragraph 3, you can either give a third reason or
include a counterclaim.
What’s a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is the other side of the argument — what someone who disagrees with you might
say.
Why use it?
Addressing a counterclaim shows that you've thought carefully about both sides. It actually
makes your argument stronger.
Example: Some people argue that homework teaches responsibility. However, students already learn
responsibility through classwork, chores, and extracurriculars.
🔎 Choose a third piece of evidence from the text that supports your claim.
☝️ Reason 3
✍️ What point does this prove? Use the evidence from the text to write your
reason.
📚 Great Job!
You’ve found powerful evidence and reasons to support your claim.
Next, you’ll put your ideas together into a thesis sentence!
📌 Thesis 📌
💡 Teacher Tip: Your thesis is the most important sentence in your whole essay.
What is it?
It’s one clear sentence that includes your claim (your opinion or argument) based on the prompt
and your reasons (the points you'll use to support your claim).
Why does it matter?
Everything else in your essay will come back to your thesis. It’s like your essay’s roadmap!
Example: Thesis:Homework should not be required in schools because it increases student stress and reduces
time for family and hobbies. Claim: Homework should not be required in schools Reason 1: it increases student stress Reason 2: reduces time for family and hobbies.
🎯 Claim 🎯
This is your opinion or stance based on the prompt. Think about rewording the
prompt to show your stance. Make it clear and direct.
☝️Reason 1
✍️ Write one reason that supports your opinion. Each reason will be its own
body paragraph.
☝️ Reason 2
✍️ Write one reason that supports your opinion. Each reason will be its own
body paragraph.
☝️ Reason 3
✍️ Write one reason that supports your opinion. Each reason will be its own
body paragraph.
📌Thesis
Your thesis is made of your claim plus your reasons.
Claim Preview:
Reasons Preview:
✨ Great Job! ✨
You just completed your thesis statement. This thesis directs your paper and tells you where to go
next.
Next, we will find evidence from the text to support the reasons you picked in your thesis. We will
do this by finding direct quotations from the text!
🔍 Evidence 🔎
💡 Teacher Tip: This section is where you collect your best evidence — a direct quote
that supports each of your reasons.
What kind of evidence?
Just the quote itself! Copy a sentence (or two) directly from the article that connects to your reason.
No transition words yet — we’ll add those later.
Where does it come from?
If you’ve been given articles in class, use those. Choose a part of the text that proves your point or
supports your thinking. Your teacher will tell you if you are finding your own resources.
Remember:
- Use quotation marks
- Keep it short and powerful
- Make sure it clearly connects to your reason
Example: “Students who get too much homework are more likely to lose sleep and feel overwhelmed.”
☝️ Reason 1
🧾 This is the reason from your thesis. Use it to stay focused when choosing
your quote.
🔎 Evidence 1
🔍 Find a short quote from the text that supports the reason. Use quotation
marks!
☝️ Reason 2
🧾 This is the reason from your thesis. Use it to stay focused when choosing
your quote.
🔎 Evidence 2
🔍 Find a short quote from the text that supports the reason. Use quotation
marks!
☝️ Reason 3
🧾 This is the reason from your thesis. Use it to stay focused when choosing
your quote.
🔎 Evidence 3
🔍 Find a short quote from the text that supports the reason. Use quotation
marks!
🔍 Evidence Gathered! 🔍
You’ve found strong, direct quotations that support your reasons.
Next, we’ll put your ideas into an introduction that hooks your reader!
👋 Introduction 👋
💡 Teacher Tip: Your introduction is your reader’s first impression — so you want to
grab their attention and let them know what your paper is about.
What goes in an intro?
We use the **HIT strategy**: Hook, Issue, Thesis.
Hook: A creative or thoughtful opening to pull your reader in
Issue: A few background sentences about the topic
Thesis: Your claim and your reasons (already done!)
Helpful Tip: Don’t worry about being perfect. You can always go back and revise
your intro once you finish your body paragraphs.
Example Hook: Imagine coming home from school, exhausted — and still having hours of homework to do.
Your intro needs to H.I.T. 👊: Hook, Issue, Thesis
Time to introduce your reader to the topic of your paper. Here you will give some background
information on the subject you are writing.
📖 Give a little background on the topic. Keep it short and neutral. Do
not share your opinion yet.
💡 Teacher Tip: This is where you give a little background information about
the topic.
What does “issue” mean?
The issue is the main topic or problem your essay is about. You’re not stating your opinion yet
— just helping the reader understand what the debate is.
How to write it:
- Keep it to 1–2 sentences
- Stay neutral — no personal opinion yet
- Think: What is this essay really about?
Example: To begin, homework is a common part of school meant to help students learn outside of class. But some
people think it causes more harm than good. Start the summary off with a transition
word.
Your thesis is the last sentence in the introduction
paragraph.
🧩 Put it all together: Read and make edits so your thoughts are written clearly
Combine your hook, issue, and thesis into one strong introduction
paragraph.
🎉 Excellent Introduction! 🎉
You’ve created a strong opening that draws the reader in and sets the stage for your essay.
Next up: We’ll begin building your first body paragraph to support your ideas!
🧠 Body Paragraph 1 🧠
💡 Teacher Tip: This body paragraph is all about your first reason
from your thesis.
What’s the purpose?
You’re using this paragraph to support your claim by explaining your first reason, giving evidence
from the article, and analyzing it.
Remember:
✏️ If your thesis says... “Homework should not be required because it causes stress and takes away family time.”
✅ Then your first body paragraph is about stress!
Structure:
- Start with your reason
- Add a quote from the article (evidence)
- Explain how the quote supports your point
Time to use your first reason and evidence to prove your point. You will explain how the evidence
proves your reason.
🧩 Put it all together: Read and make edits so your thoughts are written clearly
Combine your reason, quote, and explanation into a full body paragraph.
💪 Body Paragraph 1 Complete! 💪
You explained your first reason from your thesis clearly and backed it up with strong evidence from your
text.
Next, you’ll repeat the process for your second reason in Body Paragraph 2!
🧠 Body Paragraph 2 🧠
💡 Teacher Tip: This body paragraph is all about your second reason
from your thesis.
What’s the purpose?
You’re using this paragraph to support your claim by explaining your first reason, giving evidence
from the article, and analyzing it.
Remember:
✏️ If your thesis says... “Homework should not be required because it causes stress and takes away family time.”
✅ Then your second body paragraph is about how ittakes away family time!
Structure:
- Start with your reason
- Add a quote from the article (evidence)
- Explain how the quote supports your point
☝️ Reason 2
✍️ Begin with a clear sentence that states your reason from your thesis.
Use a transition phrase.
Reason Starters:
🔎 Evidence
💬 Add a direct quote from the text that supports your reason. Start with
a transition.
🧩 Put it all together: Read and make edits so your thoughts are written clearly
Combine your reason, quote, and explanation into a full body paragraph.
📝 Body Paragraph 2 Complete! 📝
You now have both reasons supported with explanations and transitions.
Let’s wrap it all up with a strong conclusion!
🧠 Body Paragraph 3 🧠
💡 Teacher Tip: In Body Paragraph 3, you can either give a third reason or include
a counterclaim.
What’s a counterclaim?
A counterclaim is the other side of the argument — what someone who disagrees with you might say.
Why use it?
Addressing a counterclaim shows that you've thought carefully about both sides. It actually makes
your argument stronger.
Example: Some people argue that homework teaches responsibility. However, students already learn
responsibility through classwork, chores, and extracurriculars.
☝️ Reason 3
✍️ Begin with a clear sentence that states your reason from your thesis.
Use a transition phrase.
💡 Reason Starters:
🔎 Evidence
💬 Add a direct quote from the text that supports your reason. Start with
a transition.
Combine your reason, quote, and explanation into a full body
paragraph.
🧠 Body Paragraph 3 Complete! 🧠
You've supported all three of your reasons with strong evidence and explanation.
🏁 Conclusion 🏁
💡 Teacher Tip: Your conclusion is your chance to remind the reader what your essay
was
all about — and leave them with a strong final impression.
What to include:
✅ A transition (like "In conclusion")
✅ A restated version of your thesis (same idea, new words)
✅ A call to action or final thought
Pro Tip: Don’t introduce any new reasons or evidence. Just wrap it up
clearly
and confidently!
Example: In conclusion, homework causes more stress than success. Students need time to rest, spend time
with
family, and enjoy their childhood.
✨ Closing Transition
🔚 Start your conclusion with a transition and a clear sentence that relates to your position on the topic. Don’t copy your thesis exactly — and don’t introduce new ideas here.
🏁 Conclusion Starters
📌Restate Thesis
♻️ Say your thesis again in new words—don’t copy it word for word.
(This is
generated for you)
📢 Call to Action
📣 Think about what you want your reader to remember from your
argument
💡 Teacher Tip: This is your chance to leave your reader with a message that
matters.
What is a call to action?
A call to action tells the reader what they should think, feel, or do after reading your essay.
It’s
the “So what?” or “What now?” moment.
Make it powerful:
✅ Use strong, clear language
✅ Connect it back to your thesis
✅ Be specific and confident
Example: It is time to rethink homework policies so students can have a healthier, more balanced
life.