Objectives

• Identify the parts and structure of

argumentative essay

• Get familiar with terms used in

Argumentative Essay
• Learn the different writing
techniques in argumentative essay.
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Try to identify what is being
described and guess the
picture presented for you
to get the correct answer.
It is the process of using symbols like letters of the
alphabet, punctuation and spaces to
communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form.
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The opening of an essay.
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Use it to convince others to agree with your claim or
viewpoint when they have doubts or disagree.
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A written piece that is designed to present an idea,
propose an argument, express the emotion or
initiate debate.
Writing
 Introduction
 Argument
 Essay
ARGUMENTAT
IVE
WRITING
English 10
 Argumentative Essay

• It is a genre of writing that requires the

student to investigate a topic; collect,
generate , and evaluate evidence; and
establish a position on the topic in a concise
manner.
• Is a piece of writing that takes stance on an
issue.
Argumentative Essay

It begins with an Introduction.

and ends with a conclusion.
In between are the body paragraph
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay

Introductory Body Conclusion

Paragraph Paragraph
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay
Introductory Paragraph
• It is the start of the essay
• this is called the “gateway” of an essay
• It also introduce the background
information about the topic, introduce
the thesis statement .
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay
Body Paragraph
•Explain the reasons why you support your
thesis statement
• Contains Claim, Evidence, counterclaim,
rebuttal
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay
Body Paragraph
Claim
• It is the position or assertion in relation to
an issue.
•A statement by an author about an issue.
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay
Body Paragraph
Evidence
• The reasons, facts, statistics, examples, or
statements from experts, studies, or other
sources to support your claim.
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay
Body Paragraph
Counterclaim
• Opposing or contrary view challenges or
offsets the claim.
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay
Body Paragraph
Rebuttal
• The statement of arguments that negate
or disprove the counterclaim.
 Structure of Argumentative
Essay
Conclusion
• Restate your thesis statement and summarize all of
the arguments made in your body paragraph.
 Term Related to Argumentative Essay

Issue – an idea about which the opinions of people

are different.

Claim- statement of the author about an issue.

Argument- an idea that support the claim.

 Term Related to Argumentative Essay
Evidence – fact in real world that can be used to support
an argument.

Pro- an argument in favor of a claim or advantage

regarding something.

Con- an argument against a claim or disadvantage

regarding something.
Example:
ISSUE: Should people be encouraged to travel by bicycle
rather than by car?

CLAIM: People should be encouraged to travel by bicycle

rather than by car.

ARGUMENT: Maintaining a bicycle is less expensive than

a car.
Example:
EVIDENCE:
1. The parts of a bicycle are much cheaper than the parts
of a car.
2. Fixing a car may require the services of a mechanic who
would charge an expensive amount for labor. On the other
hand, many bicycles can be fixed by the owners themselves.
3. Cars require expensive yearly registration
Example:
COUNTERCLAIM:
Some say that riding a bicycle would increase
travel time and decrease productivity.
Example:
REBUTTAL: Traveling by bicycle would actually mean
avoiding rush hour.

CONCLUSION: So, we encourage people to travel by bicycle

rather than by car to avoid traffic jams during rush hours to
keep and it does not make people from being late to their
appointments.
Techniques in Writing an Argumentative
Essay

1. Make your thesis statement clear.

2. Use evidence to support your side.
3. Show why the other side is weak.
4. Use logical connectors.
 Activity: List 5 each of the PROS (advantages)
and CONS (disadvantages) of Gadgets
Topic: The Advantages and Disadvantages of
Gadgets

1._______
2._______
3._______
4._______
5._______
Assignment:
• What is your
insight/opinion about
the current issue on
Jeepney phase out?