Claim
States the main argument that will be made in the essay–this is the last sentence of the introduction paragraph.
Reasons
Ideas that support why the claim is correct–these are the first sentences of each body paragraph.
Evidence
Facts that support each specific reason–these go within each body paragraph.
Counterclaim
The opposite (counter to) your claim.
Credible Sources
Sources that provides logical, trustworthy, and unbiased information.
Rebuttal
Proves why the counterclaim is wrong.