Writing:Introduction

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Argumentative essay

What is an argumentative essay?

What is the goal of writing an argumentative essay?

Argumentative essay: basics

Topic: controversial (conflicting ideas)

Opinion: poses as a solution to a problem

Goal: to convince/persuade your audience

Argumentative essay: basics

choosing a topic > interest & prior knowledge

Choosing a side > reason &logic

Before writing > make a plan/overview

How many paragraphs does an argumentative essay contain?

Argumentative essay: basics

Content

Paragraph 1

Paragraph 2

Paragraph 3

Paragraph 4

Paragraph 5

Which parts does the introduction contain?

Where can you find the thesis statement in the introduction?

What is a hook? Give examples of different kinds of hooks

introduction: basics

1.Hook >What?

2. Background information > Why?

3. Thesis statement > How?

introduction: Hook

What is your essay going to discuss?

- attention grabber

= keeps your audience reading

Types > interesting question, anecdote, fact, quotation, different point of view

! Write the hook when finished with the whole essay!

Assignment

Read Writing reader: pg. 4 t/m 8

Make assignment 1, pg. 8

Done? Read pg. 9 + 10

Challenge > assignment 2