Argument Layout 3773

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The 3773 Layout

The number 3773 just means three sentences in the introduction, seven in the second paragraph, seven in the third paragraph and three in the conclusion.

Either

Introduction
Body:
- Paragraph For
- Paragraph Against
Conclusion

Or

Introduction
Body:
- Paragraph Against
- Paragraph For
Conclusion


	Introduction: Three sentences	Present situation Both sides of Argument What you are going to do in this essay / Your opinion (Thesis sentence)
		nothing here
	Paragraph 2 Seven/eight sentences	Topic Sentence Argument 1 or Reason 1 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
		Argument 2 or Reason 2 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
		Argument 3 or Reason 3 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
		Summary sentence for Para 2
		nothing here
	Paragraph 3 Seven/eight sentences	Topic Sentence Argument 1 or Reason 1 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
		Argument 1 or Reason 1 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
		Argument 2 or Reason 2 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
		Argument 3 or Reason 3 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail
		Summary sentence for Para 3
		.
	Conclusion	Summary Present situation and your opinion Future statement

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This is the 3773 layout. Use it when you want to agree AND disagree in your essay. (One paragraph each)

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