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1. Argumantative Essay
Mbalenhle Mahlangu
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2. What is an Argumentative Essay ?
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4. Argumentative/ Persuasive Essays
• Essays that require reasons along with the evidence to support a
claim/statement.
• An essay that requires you to take a standing point: Agree or Disagree.
• Example: The most important element in a relationship is love. Agree or
Disagree with this statement. Substaintate your answer with relevant
evidence.
• When you have a claim and are trying to convince someone to accept it
(persuasive).

5. Cont. of Argumentative/Persuasive
• In an argumentative essay, while you choose to agree or disagree, you also
need to give reasons for not choosing the other standing point of the
statement.
• Example: If you agree that love is an importatnt element in a relationship,
you will support why you agree, as well as why you did not disagree to the
statement.

6. Purpose of an Argumentative Essay
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7. Purpose of an Argumentative Essay
• They try to change the reader’s point of view and to convince them to agree
with the point you are trying to make.
• They are often adopted when two or more people disagree on something.
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8. Good Argumentative/Persuasive Essays
Require ?
• Strong research as well as well structured thoughts
• Existing values that you believe in
• Logic and respect

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10. Planning of an Argumentative Essay
• There are two ways to plan/organise an argumentative essay:
1. The block pattern
2. The point-by-point pattern

11. The Block Pattern
I. Introduction (captures the audience’s attention)
Explaining the issue
Thesis Statement (states clearly your chosen side)
II. Body - Block 1
A. Summarise the counter-argument
B. Disagreeing to the first argument
C. Disagreeing to the second argument
D. Disagreeing to the third argument

12. Cont. of The Block Pattern
Block 2
E. Your first argument
F. Your second argument
G. Your third argument
III. Conclusion (summarise your point of view/argument)

13. Point-by-point Pattern
I. Introduction (capture the reader’s attention)
Explaining the issue, as well as the counter-argument
Thesis statement (state clearly your chosen side)
II. Body
A. Statement of your first argument and the disagreement of the counter-argument.
B. Statement of your second argument and the disagreement of the counter-argument.
C. Statement of your third argument and the disagreement of the counter-argument.
III. Conclusion (summary of your point of argument).

14. Language Used in Argumentative Essays
Since you will be arguing your point of view, and being persuasive while at it,
there is a diction that you need to employ. Here are a few ideas:
“Although the writer’s views are interesting and important, she could have
presented …”
“Despite the fact that the 4th Industrial Revolution brings about
technological adavancements …”
“While it is true that genetically mdified food reduces hunger in the word,
very little evidence exists to support that it is completely safe …”

15. Tips:
• Use generalizing view e.g. people believe/consider …
• Avoid having strong feelings e.g. it is completely unbelievable that …
• Use linking words e.g. Therefore, however …focus on examples instead of
personal thoughts.
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17. Any Questions ???

18. Reference List
• Albi, A. 2011. Language in Argumentative Essays. Available on Slideshare at:
https://www.slideshare.net/AnaAlbi/language-in-argumentative-essays-
8222019?qid=7490a92a-238f-4b5d-a58b-216897f68edf&v=&b=&from_search=16
(Accessed on 23 August 2021)
• Chan, M. 2015. Argumentative Essays – the Five Paragraph Approach. Available on
Slideshare at: : https://www.slideshare.net/MichaelChan61/argumentative-essays-
the-five-paragraph-approach?qid=7490a92a-238f-4b5d-a58b-
216897f68edf&v=&b=&from_search=24 (Accessed on 23 August 2021)

19. Reference List
• Julieth, A. 2012. Argumentative Essays. Available on Slideshare at:
https://www.slideshare.net/jackstevenlangs/argumentative-essays-
11326531?qid=7490a92a-238f-4b5d-a58b-
216897f68edf&v=&b=&from_search=2 (Accessed on 23 August 2021)
• Novas, A., Mellodo, B., & Chacon, S. 2010. Argumentative Essays. Available
on Slideshare at: https://www.slideshare.net/Biansy/argumentative-
essays?qid=7490a92a-238f-4b5d-a58b-
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20. Reference List
• theLecturette. 2012. Argumentative Essays. Available on Slideshare at: :
https://www.slideshare.net/pietvanderlaan/argumentative-essays-
13323545?qid=7490a92a-238f-4b5d-a58b-
216897f68edf&v=&b=&from_search=3 (Accessed on 23 August 2021)