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Writing task 2 vocabulary : IELTS General and Academic
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Chapter 9
- 1. Argumentative Essays Alonso Navas Bian Mellado Steven Chacon Chapter #9
- 2. Argumentative essay needs reasons with evidence to support the opinion in the essay. Is an essay in which you agree or disagree with an issue. Example: The most important element in a friendship is trust. Agree or disagree with this statement. Support your opinion with reasons and examples.
- 3. Organization of Argumentative Essay
- 4. Introductory Paragraph An introductory paragraph always has an issue. This is a necessary in all argumentative essay. Example: Curfew laws are unfair and should be abolished.
- 5. Thesis Statement If you pay attention, the thesis statement is the opposition of the point of view. Example: Although there are certainly reasons to be cautious with stem cell research or any new technology, I believe that its potential benefits far outweigh its dangers.
- 6. Connectors There’s a lot of ways to connect the thesis statement with your point of view. Some phrases that start the opposition statement are: Some people feel that…. Many think that….
- 7. Also there are ways to connect your point of view with the thesis statement like: I like pizza, however I always eat chicken. He likes to play video games in spite of it is not good.
- 8. THANKS Oshima, A., Hogue, A. (2006). Writing Academic English. N.Y: Pearson.