lesson type: Writing topic: how to write an argumentative essay category: high school/university students/ Novice teachers/ learners of English as a foreign language

1. How to write an argumentative
essay
in an easy & effective way
Made by : Imane Jaabouk

2. The outline
 The components of the
argumentative essay
 The introduction
 The body
 The conclusion

3. The introduction
the salade of the argumentative essay
 It includes:
 The general idea of the subject you’re writing about
( for eg, you can write that the use of technology has
become an important part in our daily life)
 The problematic ( for eg, some people claim that
technology has advantages while others argue that it
has drawbacks)
 A question ( for eg, so what are the advantages and
the disadvantages of using technology) OR you can
say : “Hence, the purpose of this essay is to discuss
both + and – of technology”
 Indent your introduction

4. The body(the principal meal) includes
at least 2 paragraphs
 The 1st paragraph deals with advantages.
 The 2nd paragraph discusses the disadvantages.
 Remember to start each paragraph with a topic
sentence (for eg, the use of technology has many
advantages. First of all , it facilitates communication)
 Use linking words of addition, concession, cause and
effect, etc… . Linking words are the spices of your
essay
 Don’t forget indentation ( always leave some
space before you write)

5. The conclusion( the dessert) includes
 a short summary of the body
 use expressions of concluding( to sum up,
finally, etc..)
 You can
 suggest a solution/ express your opinion/
be neutral.
 Don’t forget to indent your conclusion

6. The introduction
The body : 1st paragraph
The body: 2nd
paragraph
The conclusion
Use : Yet,
However,
Though…
To move from
The 1st to
he 2nd
paragraph

7. The introduction
The body : 1st paragraph
The body: 2nd
paragraph
The conclusion
Use : Yet,
However,
Though…
To move from
The 1st to
he 2nd
paragraph