Discursive essay.pptx

Writing discursive essay.

Upper-intermediate

1. How to Write a Discursive Essay?

2. Table of contents What is the purpose of a discursive essay? The structure of a discursive essay Elements that make up a discursive essay Steps to organize Your essay 01 02 03 04

3. The p urpose of a discursive essay is to provide a balanced and objective discussion of different perspectives on a topic, with the aim of allowing readers to arrive at their own informed conclusions 01. What is the purpose of a discursive essay? While it may seem similar to an argumentative essay, the main difference between the two is that an argumentative essay requires the author to pick one side and argue for it, while a discursive essay requires the author to present different sides of one argument to form a more complete vision of the subject

4. 02. The structure of a discursive essay Introduction Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Conclusion Watching TV is very popular and has both advantages and disadvantages To start with TV can have an educational function. On the other hand, it’s easy to waste our valuable time watching TV. I think that if we choose carefully, TV can benefit us all. Introduction Paragraph 1 Paragraph 2 Conclusion When writing a discursive essay, students should follow a specific format and structure. The first paragraph should include arguments supporting the main idea. The second paragraph should present possible opposing arguments against the main idea. You should avoid expressing personal opinions anywhere except for the conclusion

5. 03. Elements that make up a discursive essay Your purpose of an essay should be expressed here The body of the essay should consist of separate paragraphs, each dedicated to a separate idea. Each paragraph should begin with the main idea, followed by a summary of the argument, and the supporting evidence Finally, the most important aspects of the topic are summarized and a conclusion is drawn based on all the information provided. It can take the form of an opinion Introduction Body Conclusion The most common discursive essay format includes an introduction, the body of the essay, and the conclusion

6. The introduction of a discursive essay should set the tone and prepare the readers for the content of the essay. A good idea is to use a hook as the first sentence of the introduction, followed by a brief overview of the problem and the sides of the argument that will be discussed further . You should avoid using informal/colloquial language, emotional language, over-generalizations, and personal examples in the introduction

7. The main body should consists of 2 separate paragraphs with one point and a counterpoint paragraph. In the body paragraphs, you should explain why they are right and present arguments for and against the topic, followed by supporting examples and/or evidence. The examples should be linked to the main idea of the essay to make the essay coherent. You should avoid using unclear expressions in the paragraphs and instead, they should develop their statements step by step, describing the whole ‘picture’ of their ideas for or against the topic.

8. To write an effective conclusion, you must remember the purpose of the conclusion, which is to establish your personal opinion on the argument and explain why. While a discursive essay presents a balanced point of view , the conclusion is an opportunity to express your opinion on the matter. However, it is important to note that the conclusion should not simply copy the introduction.

9. 04. Steps to organize a discursive essay 01 The first step is to choose a topic that you feel strongly about and that has two or more sides to it. You can choose a topic from a list or come up with your own unique topic Choose a topic After choosing a topic write down ideas for and against it supported by examples. Brainstorm!!! Once you have chosen your topic, it's time to create an outline. The outline should include the introduction, main body, and conclusion of your essay. Each section should have a specific purpose and should be structured in a logical way. Write an outline 02 03