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English IV (Bryant) Pro / Con Essay Structure your essay in the following way: Introductory Paragraph * Establish the status quo * Don’t argue both sides of the issue * State your position in the thesis statement. Do not use the first or second person. Body paragraphs #1 Con/Pro paragraph * State the con in the first sentence. Use a transition. * Support the con with evidence. * Use at least one quote * Include full name and status of the source * Include in-text citations * Refute the con with a pro statement. * Make sure that it is a direct refutation of the con. * Use a transition of contrast (but, however, in spite of, on the one hand ... on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet) * Support the pro with at least two quote as evidence. * Include full name and status of the source. * Include in-text citations * Round off the paragraph with a closing statement. Body Paragraph #2 Con/Pro paragraph * Repeat the process of body paragraph #1 Body Paragraph #3 * This paragraph may be a con/pro paragraph or simply a pro paragraph. * If the paragraph is a pro paragraph, use at least two quotes to support the pro. Body Paragraph #4 * This paragraph may be con/pro paragraph or a pro paragraph Concluding Paragraph * Sum up the paper without using repetitive language. Distinguishing Pro from the Con: Pro is the argument in favor of your position. Con is the argument against your position. PRO | CON | 1. | | 2. | | 3. | | 4. | | 5. | |