There are 5 essential pieces you need when designing a winning argument: evidence, reasoning, your claim, counterclaims, and personal finishes that make the argument your own. It’s only 5 things, but it’s difficult for kids to keep them all straight without a picture that shows them how those parts are interconnected and work together. So, I developed a simple way of helping students visualize the design of an argument. In this talk, I will share this design and discuss how I use it to paint a clear, memorable picture in the minds of students.