Below is attached the templates for arguments that we looked at in class, including the revised argument we created. Basically, here are the steps you would take:

1. Try to fill out the template (I want to write about ______ in _______ because…)
2. Likely, you will end up with a rather long and unwieldy sentence after filling in that template. Refine/revise it by taking out unnecessary words, splitting it into two sentences using a transition word like “Consequently”).
3. Look at the templates under “Other Templates for Argument,” to see if you can refine your argument further using one of the templates listed there.
   1. Example: Through X (part of the text), the play/epic reveals Y (your claim about what that part of the text reveals).

Argument template JMWD