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Slide 1 - Tekstslide
Essays
Slide 2 - Woordweb
What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?
A
to compare and contrast two different or similar things.
B
to convince the reader by using logic and evidence
C
to answer a question through research of the relevant literature
D
to analyze a piece of literature from different angles
Slide 3 - Quizvraag
So, what is it?
Definition: An argumentative essay is a text type that takes a stand on an issue and uses logic and evidence to convince (purpose) readers (audience) (Kirszner & Mandell, 2011).
Argumentative essay assignments require research based on external sources. (Baker et al., 2013)
Slide 4 - Tekstslide
Structure: How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?
Slide 5 - Open vraag
Slide 6 - Tekstslide
Slide 7 - Video
What could be a good way to start the introduction?
Slide 8 - Open vraag
Slide 9 - Video
Create a thesis statement! Topic: Homework should be forbidden. Use 3 arguments!
Slide 10 - Open vraag
Slide 11 - Tekstslide
Mandatory Assignments
1) Write an outline for the essay given as an example. What is the thesis statement? What are the topic sentences?
2)Write an outline for an essay topic of your own choosing. If you have written a good outline (thesis statement + topic sentences) any student in this class should be able to complete your essay and write it out.
Slide 12 - Tekstslide
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Slide 13 - Link
Email the mandatory assignment to me.
Slide 14 - Tekstslide
Any questions about how to write an argumentative essay?
Slide 15 - Open vraag
Optional Assignment
Choose one of the optional assignments. Your argumentative essay should be 400-500 words.
Slide 16 - Tekstslide
Need an extra challenge?
Choose either assignment 2, 3 or 4 and add an extra paragraph: a counter-argument!