Argumentative essay writing

• English
• University

The most important thing in life is health. Do you agree? 

Why is health
important?

Other important
aspects in life
besides health

Introduction paragraph

• 1st sentence = attention grabber ==> interesting fact, statistics
• 2nd- 3rd sentence = start to discuss the meaning of this fact / statistic
• 4th sentence = Your stand e.g. I agree/disagree that... 
  
• 5th sentence = provide bridge to the THESIS statement 
• 6th sentence = THESIS statement = basically ..... "In this essay I am going to discuss the... [my debatable topic]

Write a suitable introduction.

the body: to agree

1st sentence: [Contrasting Linking word, e.g. "On the one hand, "] + a FULL description of the advantages of your topic.
2nd sentence: argument 1.
3rd sentence: example with argument 1.
4th sentence: argument 2.
5th sentence: example with argument 2.
(use a transition marker to link to the next paragraph)

the body: to disagree

• 1st sentence: [Contrasting Linking word, e.g. "On the other hand, "] + a FULL description of the advantages of your topic.
• 2nd sentence: argument 1.
• 3rd sentence: example with argument 1
• 4th sentence: argument 2.
• 5th sentence: example with argument 2.
• (use a transition marker to link to the next paragraph)

Write one paragraph to
agree or disagree with the topic.

Conclusion paragraph 

1st sentence: [concluding linking word, e.g. "In conclusion," + a phrase stating that there are PROS and CONS to the topic as discussed in the body.
2nd-3rd sentences: restate your stand . Add (a)reason(s) why you favour the one or the other.

4th: final sentence: solution/ further question/ implication/ recommendation/etc.

Write a conclusion

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An increased reliance on science and technology is responsible for the destruction of the environment. 

Do you agree?