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Argumentative Essays
Bian MelladoSteven ChacónAlfonso Navas
Chapter #9
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.
Organization of Argumentative Essay
Logically ways to organize:
Block pattern Point-by-point pattern
IntroductionExplanation of issueThesis statement
Body
Block 1 : Summary of other side’s argument
Rebutal of arguments (one by one)
Block 2: Your arguments (one by one)
III. Conclusion
IntroductionExplanation of issue / summary
of other side’s argumentsThesis statement
Body
A. Statement of other side’s argument and rebuttal with a counterargument
B. (and so on with other arguments)
III. Conclusion
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.
Thesis Statement
If you pay attention, the thesis statement
is the opposing 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.
Connectors
There’s a lot of ways to connect the
thesis statement with your point of
view. Some phrases that start the
opposing statement are:
1. Some people feel that….
2. Many think that….
Also there are ways to connect your
point of view with the thesis statement
like:
1. I like pizza, however I always eat
chicken.
2. He likes to play video games in spite of
it is not good.
THANKS
Oshima, A., Hogue, A. (2006). Writing Academic English. N.Y: Pearson.