Argument Essay: Layout (3773)

What does 3773 layout mean? It just means an essay with 20 sentences: 3 in the introduction, 7 in the second paragraph, 7 in the third paragraph, and 3 in the conclusion:

Introduction (3 sentences)
For (or Against) (7 sentences)
Against (or For) (7 sentences)
Conclusion (3 sentences)

	Introduction: Three sentences	Present situation Both sides of Argument What you are going to do in this essay / Your opinion

	Paragraph 2: Seven or eight sentences	Topic Sentence Argument 1 or Reason 1 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail Argument 2 or Reason 2 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail Argument 3 or Reason 3 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail Summary sentence for Para 3

	Paragraph 3: Seven or eight sentences	Topic Sentence Argument 1 or Reason 1 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail Argument 2 or Reason 2 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail Argument 3 or Reason 3 Example, Explanation, or supporting detail Summary sentence for Para 3

	Conclusion	Summary Present situation and your opinion Future statement

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