3. What is Argumentative
Essay?
• An argumentative essay takes a position
(opinion) on a certain topic and tries to convince
the reader that their point of view is true or
correct.
• The essay will provide evidence and reasons to
support their point of view.
4. What’s The Purpose?
The writer attempts to persuade readers to
understand and support their point of view
about a topic by stating their reasons and
providing evidence to back it up
6. How Do You Write An Argumentative
Essay?
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When developing an argument, it is good to remember that there are
always at lease two sides to an argument.
7. • It should be debatable
• It should be narrowed down;
• It should contain an argument;
• It should be a topic that can be adequately supported (with
statistics, outside source citation)
A TOPIC FOR AN ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAY:
8. Structure of Argumentative Essay
Introduction
- Hook
- Background
- Thesis/claim
Body
Paragraphs
- Reason
- Evidence
- Explanation
Conclusion
- Restates Thesis
- Summarizes Reasons
- Strong Statement
about The Topic
9. Introduction
The paragraph begins with an interesting statement
about the topic (hook).
Background information about the topic is included.
The thesis/claim is clearly stated with reasons.
10. Body Paragraph 1&2
The first and the second reason are clearly stated.
Evidence and citation are provided to support the
first and the second reason.
An explanation or example is included to show what
the evidence proves.
11. Body Paragraph 3
A counterargument is clearly stated.
A rebuttal is provided to dispute the
counterargument.
Evidence and citation are provided to support the
rebuttal.
An explanation or example is included to show what
the evidence proves.
12. Conclusion
The final paragraph of an argumentative essay restates the thesis.
Summarizes the reasons that support the thesis, and ends with a strong statement
about the topic.
The concluding paragraph should not introduce new reasons or evidence to
support the writer’s position.
13. Evidence that you can use in an argumentative essay include:
a. Expert’s Opinions
b. Factual Information
C. Statistics
Argumentative Essay:
1. Take a position
2. Presents both sides of the argument
3. Attempts to convince the reader that the writer’s opinion is correct
16. The media should not manipulate the news in any way.
This thesis statement is acceptable as an
argumentative thesis statement because the writer
clearly takes a stand in the debate about whether the media
should manipulate the news or not. Here, the writer intends
to influence the mind of readers rather than to merely
inform them.
17. First thing to do is to brainstorm for some ideas
Essay Topic:
“Higher Education Should Be Free for Everyone”
Present the different arguments about this topic and defend your
opinion.
Structure
Introduction Paragraph
with Thesis Statement
Paragraph: Should be free
Explanation, example
Paragraph: Should not be free
Explanation, example
Conclusion
Should be free
1.
2.
3.
Should not be free
1.
2.
3.
18. Introduction
Essay Topic:
“Higher Education Should Be Free for Everyone”
Present the different arguments about this topic and defend your
opinion.
Higher Education should be free
1. Everyone should have access to higher education
2. Not everyone can afford higher education
3. Will improve society
Higher Education should not be free
1. Property taxes would increase
2.Private schools would lose money
3.Could devalue a degree
Conclusion
Evaluative language is used to express positive or negative opinion. The speaker or writer uses positive or negative words to judge aspects like people’s behaviour. So that quality of objects like literary works can be assessed.
