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