Week 007

THE ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT

 Week 007: The Argumentative Text Expert
claims statistics

An Argumentative Text

- is a genre of writing that …

facts
 aims at investigating an issue,
 taking a stand on an issue,
 generating and evaluating a multitude of
evidence in a logical manner to support the
overall claim. /http://www.amazingfacts4u.com/bloo
d/
Week 007: The Argumentative Text

An Argumentative Text

- giving information but also presenting

an argument with …
pros

cons

/http://www.amazingfacts4u.com/bloo
d/
 Week 007: The Argumentative Text Argumentative?
Persuasive ?

Difference between
Persuasive and Argumentative texts:
Persuasive
 Uses personal thoughts,
feelings and opinions to get Argumentative
points across.
 Can use emotions to get  Presents one side of an
point across. issue using facts, data and
 Attempts to persuade the research.
reader  Analyzes informational text
to change his/her views. to generate thesis statement
 Does not present opposing and counterclaims.
views.
http://www.narniaphotos.com
Both aim to present a
particular point of view.
 Week 007: The Argumentative Text
The
Introduction Structure of Argumentative
 Hook Text
 Background
information
 Thesis
statement Developing an
Argument
 Evidence
 Specific details
 examples
Refuting Opponent’s
Arguments/Claims
 Opponent’s
positions
(opponent’s claim) The conclusion
 Your opposition  Review the
(counterclaim) main points
 Review the
thesis statement

https://sites.google.com/a/fairfieldschools.net/arg
umentative-essay/home
Week 007: The Argumentative Text

Introduction
 Topic
 Thesis statement

Body
Point 1: Evidence 1
Point 2: Evidence 2
Counter argument 1
Refutation 1
Counter argument 2
Refutation 2

Conclusion
Convince the reader
that your argument is
valid.
Week 007: The Argumentative Text

Choose a
topic
Construct a thesis

Build an
argument
Week 007: The Argumentative Text

Crafting Your Thesis Statement (Claim)

1. Take a position.
2. Focused and specific
3. Written as a statement in academic
language
4. It will have to be proven with reasons
and evidence.
Week 007: The Argumentative Text So, you have your
thesis statement?
You have to prove
Thesis / Claim it.

Argument/Reaso Argument/ Counter

n Reason argument
PRO PRO CON

Evidence , Evidence, Evidence,

Details, Details, Details,
Facts ,that Facts, that Facts,
support support That refute
your your the
http://ww.narniamovie.com
argument argument argument
Week 007: The Argumentative Text
An
Reasoning ARGUMENTATIVE …
Logic
proof

Is…

-is about what you can prove.

Is not… - Is about evidence and facts.
- Is written in academic
language.
-Is not about emotions. - Looks at both sides of an issue.
- Is not written in first person.
- Is not one-sided

http://www.spe.org/news/article/maintaining-objectivity-can-help-
you-survive-transitions
Lesson 2: Understanding a Word
through Word Formation
Week 007: The Argumentative Text

Types of Word Formation:

Clipping
Examples:
net - from internet
blog – from web log

Blending

Examples: Prizzly Bear – combination of Polar bear and grizzly bear

netiquette - internet etiquette
netizen - internet citizen

http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/word-formation -
1209d1c13e104253ab87bb382aff068c
Week 007: The Argumentative Text

3. COMPOUNDING
Examples: rainbow , happy –go –lucky, call out

4. ACRONYMY
Examples:
SONA – State of the Nation Address
NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration
5. FOLK OR POPULAR ETYMOLOGY
Examples:
Penelope – faithful wife ( from the wife of Odysseus)
Narcissistic complex - self - centered
Thank You