This outline helps students focus on a thesis, evidence, and elaboration by taking them through the step-by-step process of constructing an argumentative essay. When completed, students will be able to take their steps and put them together to form a cohesive essay. I have used this successfully with my lower level students in 6th and 7th grade Language Arts. This would work well for 4th and 5th graders who are just learning the writing process or struggling to connect their ideas.