How to write an argumentative essay. ppt

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1. How to write an argumentative
essay
Easy steps

2. Parts of a discursive composition
•Paragraph one:
Introduction:
State what the issue is and relate it to what
people think in general about the problem

3. Paragraph 2
•Paragraph Two:Put one side of the argument.
•Introduce the first idea by using sequencers: First/ firstly/ first
of all/to begin with
•Introduce a further point: secondly/moreover/Furthermore/
•Introduce a third point or idea;
Thirdly/ What is more/Apart from that
•Introduce a last point: Finally/ lastly
•Provide examples of each of the points mentioned: for
example/ for instance / like

4. Paragraph three
•Present the opposing point by using connectors which
express contrast:
•However/ though/ although/ in contrast to this
•Introduce the first idea by using sequencers: First/
firstly/ first of all/to begin with
•Introduce a further point:
secondly/moreover/Furthermore/
•Introduce a third point or idea;
Thirdly/ What is more/Apart from that
•Introduce a last point: Finally/ lastly
•Provide examples of each of the points mentioned: for
example/ for instance / like

5. Paragraph 4 Give your opinion
•This can go in any paragraph
•Use connectors to convey your opinion:
As I see it/ To my mind/In my view/As far as I
am concerned

6. Paragraph Five: Conclusion
•Summarise previous points:
•In conclusion/ to sum up/to conclude/In
summary
•The advantages of ……. Outweigh the
disadvantages