Sample Outline for Black Lives vs All Lives Matter debate

Howell's English 11

Sample Outline for Black Lives vs All Lives Matter debate

Thesis statement

(1 complete sentence that clearly takes a side and makes a controversial claim on the issue)

1st body paragraph
Topic Sentence
 (state your first main idea in a sentence)
Supporting Evidence
 (2 or 3 sentences offering evidence, integrating a quote from an article or from statistics, followed by a thorough and effective explanation
Clincher sentence
   (wrap up the paragraph with a sentence re-emphasizing the importance of the topic)

2nd body paragraph
Topic Sentence
 (state your first main idea in a sentence)
Supporting Evidence
 (2 or 3 sentences offering evidence, integrating a quote from an article or from statistics, followed by a thorough and effective explanation
Clincher sentence
   (wrap up the paragraph with a sentence re-emphasizing the importance of the topic)

Final paragraph (Concession and Refutation)
  mention a good idea from the other side of the issue  While some may argue . . .
  explain why your position is stronger  However, opponents to x are wrong because  . . .
  conclude with your strongest statement


Sample thesis statement:
In the current debate between all or black lives matter, the concept of "All" lives counting is a much better slogan because it helps this nation come together to work on its massive race problem rather than dividing us along racial lines.