Part A: Planning and Organizing Your Argument First, you’ll plan and organize your argument with these details in mind:

The purpose of this presentation is to make a claim that is reinforced by supporting details and evidence.
In the following table, plan and organize your argument for the topic you selected. Be sure to include details for each part of your argument:

Claim. Create a claim or central idea for your argument.
Data. Support the claim with details and evidence.
Warrant. Explain how the details and evidence support the claim.
Counterclaim. Include a counterclaim that opposes the central claim.
Rebuttal. Provide evidence that negates the counterclaim.