Graphic Organizer for Writing an Opinion Piece                                                         

Thesis Statement:  (Yes or No)  _________________

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Topic Sentence:  (Write reason 1 from Introductory Paragraph) _________________________________

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•	(supporting statement – example #1)

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•	(supporting statement – example #2)

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Topic Sentence:  (Write reason 2 from Introductory Paragraph) _________________________________

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•	(supporting statement – example #1)

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•	(supporting statement – example #2)

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Restate Thesis Statement: ____________________

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(summarize supporting reasons)

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