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American Literature
Mr. Murphy
Shaping the Essay: Rogerian Argument
Use the following sheet to “shape” your argument into a cohesive outline.
Introduction (should be NEUTRAL): What is the general topic/idea?
What information does the audience need to know to understand your argument?
State the opposing point of view (What does the audience think, and why?) What is the opinion of the audience?
Why is this opinion valid?
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
State your own point of view (What do you think, and why?) What is your opinion?
What is one reason that this opinion is valid?
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
Name:
Pd: 1 3 4 6 7 Date:
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
What is another reason that this opinion is valid?
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
o Evidence (Concrete Detail)
Commentary/Explanation
Conclusion: Suggest possible solutions/ means of compromise:
What main point do you want your audience to understand?