If you are planning to start writing today, here are the parts of the essay that I will be looking for:

-claim/thesis

-evidence (three pieces)

-persuasive appeals (ethos, logos, pathos)

-counterargument

-rebuttal/concession

-concluding statement

-call to action

Your final product should have at least six paragraphs:

1. Introduction

2. supporting evidence paragraph 1

3. supporting evidence paragraph 2

4. supporting evidence paragraph 3

5. counterargument & concession/rebuttal

6. conclusion