Argumentative Essay Template
This argumentative essay template is a one-page planner built on claim, evidence and reasoning. Students state a claim, support two reasons with evidence, a source and reasoning, answer a counterclaim with a rebuttal, then conclude.
- Grade Level
- Grades 6 to 12
- Pages
- 1
- Formats
- PDF, Google Docs, Word
- Paper Size
- US Letter and A4
- Checked By
- Milo, Classroom Teacher
- Last Updated
- October 2026
Argumentative Essay Template Example
A 10th grader's argument for putting phones away in class, with evidence from two real sources.
What's in the Argumentative Essay Template
The Claim
A ruled box at the top for the one claim the essay will prove.
Two Reasons with Evidence
Each reason has boxes for evidence, its source and the reasoning that links it to the claim.
Counterclaim and Rebuttal
Side-by-side boxes for the strongest opposing point and the answer to it, then a conclusion.
Editable Versions
Type into the Word, Google Docs or PDF file, or print it to fill in by hand. US Letter or A4.
How to Use the Argumentative Essay Template
State a Claim
Students write a claim in the top box that someone could reasonably disagree with and that they can prove.
Find the Evidence
For each reason, students write one piece of evidence from a text or study and note its source.
Explain the Reasoning
In the reasoning box, students explain how the evidence proves the claim, in their own words.
Face the Counterclaim
Students write the strongest point against their claim, then answer it in the rebuttal box.
Write the Conclusion
Students sum up what they proved in the conclusion box and check each box before drafting the essay.
Argumentative Essay Questions
More Writing Templates
All 18 Writing Templates
Other Templates
Plan Writing Units in EMStudio
Lessons, rubrics and grades for every writing assignment in one place. Free to start.
Get Started for Free