claim
stats 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.
counter claim
the opposite (counter to) your claim.
rebuttal
proves why the counter clim is wrong.
credible sources
sources that provide logical, trustworthy, unbiased information.