Argumentative Essay

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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

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!

Slide 19 - Tekstslide