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What is an essay?
Slide 1 - 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 2 - Quizvraag
What is a counterargument in an argumentative essay?
A
A restatement of the thesis
B
An opposing viewpoint that is addressed and refuted.
C
A rhetorical question
D
A supporting example
Slide 3 - Quizvraag
What is the role of evidence in an argumentative essay?
A
To entertain the reader
B
To support the claims and convince the audience.
C
To provide background information
D
To introduce counterarguments
Slide 4 - Quizvraag
What is the structure of an argumentative essay?
A
Introduction, thesis, personal opinion
B
Body paragraphs, anecdotes, summary
C
Conclusion, analysis, evidence
D
Introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion.
Slide 5 - Quizvraag
What is a claim in an argumentative essay?
A
A conclusion based on evidence
B
A summary of the opposing viewpoint
C
A rhetorical question
D
A statement that asserts a position on a topic.
Slide 6 - 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 7 - Tekstslide
Structure: How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay have?
Slide 8 - Open vraag
Slide 9 - Tekstslide
Slide 10 - Video
What could be a good way to start the introduction?
Slide 11 - Open vraag
Slide 12 - Video
Create a thesis statement! Topic: Homework should be forbidden. Use 3 arguments!
Slide 13 - Open vraag
Slide 14 - 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 15 - Tekstslide
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Slide 16 - Link
Any questions about how to write an argumentative essay?
Slide 17 - Open vraag
Optional Assignment
Choose one of the optional assignments. Your argumentative essay should be 400-500 words.
Slide 18 - Tekstslide
Need an extra challenge?
Choose either assignment 2, 3 or 4 and add an extra paragraph: a counter-argument!