How To Outline an

Argumentative Essay in 4 Steps

good argumentative essay should follow this structure:
1. Introductory paragraph. Present the topic of the essay in an
interesting way. Using humor in presenting important quality
or an issue may interest the reader.
2. The thesis statement. This is part of the introductory
paragraph. It states the topic and the purpose of your entire
essay.
3. Body paragraphs. It supports and develops the thesis
statement.
Each paragraph in an essay supports the thesis statement
of the introductory paragraph.
4. Conclusion. Summarizes the thoughts and brings the
paragraph to a close.
5 Types of Argument Claims
1. Fact: whether the statement is factual or untrue.
2. Definition: the dictionary meaning of what you’re
arguing, plus your own personal understanding of it.
3. Value: the significance of what you’re arguing.
4. Cause and effect: what causes the problem in
your essay and what effect it has.
5. Policy: why the reader should care and what they
should do about it after reading
How to Write a Thesis Statement
1. Write a sentence that states the topic and the purpose of your
entire essay.
 The Importance of Malagonlong Bridge to the people of Tayabas City.
2. Turn the sentence into a question and answer it.
 Why does Malagonlong bridge important to the people of Tayabas?
Malagonlong bridge is considered as one of the most important heritage
sites in Tayabas City. It marked the forced labor, also known as “Polo”
labor done by the people of Tayabas.
3. State a disagreement—and then disprove it. Introduce an idea
that contrasts with your belief, and immediately explain why
you disagree with it.
 For example: “While some people believe Malagonlong bridge
is just an ordinary bridge, others say it can turn the city into a
versatile tourist attraction.“
4. Briefly outline your main points. Introduce your main point
and explain how you’ll back it up.
 For example: “You can turn Malagonlong bridge into a tourist
attraction by adding some amenities to cater the visitors.” This
method is effective because it gives readers the clear idea of
everything you are to discuss in your essay.
Writing is an important form of
communication. Over the years, developing
writers become good ones as they have
embraced a clear understanding of the
different types of writing techniques and
the specific purpose each one serves.
Read the speech bubbles below. Decide to which of
them uses writing
techniques in the following types:

Informative
 persuasive
argumentative
One of the best ways to develop your skills in
writing is to learn how to choose the most
effective approach or technique to get your
message across.
 In this lesson, we will explore techniques to
help you apply them in informative,
persuasive, and argumentative writing.
Informative writing
EssayPro’s Parts of an Informative Essay
(I + MID + C)
 1st Paragraph I
= Introduce the topic using words from the prompt. Then write
a thesis statement that contains all the main ideas you want to
write about.

 2nd Paragraph MI
= 1st Main Idea sentence; Begin with: First. D = Details; Use
text evidence to prove your point
 3rd Paragraph MI
=2nd Main Idea sentence; Begin with: In addition. D = Details;
Use text evidence to prove your point.
 4th Paragraph MI
= 3rd Main Idea sentence; Begin with: Finally. D = Details; Use
text evidence to prove your point.
 5th Paragraph C
= Conclusion; Restate the thesis statement. Begin with: In
conclusion. Wrap up the essay
Persuasive Writing
REMEMBER:
 Add an interesting question or an anecdote for the
introduction
 Use appropriate figures of speech to strengthen your appeal
 Use reasons and examples as support
 Use factual and opinion statements
  Summarize your reasons
 Use the last sentence to further persuade your readers to
agree with you, or invite your readers to action
 Revise and polish your work
Argumentative Writing
 In Quarter 3 Weeks 1-2, you learned that argumentative writing aims
to change the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to agree with
your point of view or consider your stand or argument on an issue.
 The main argument presented is elaborated and explained through the
presentation of its pros (in favor of) and cons (against) of your position
in an issue or topic.
 It begins with an introduction and ends with a conclusion. In between
are the body paragraphs where you must do three things: support your
opinion, present the opposing point of view, and tell why that
viewpoint is wrong. When you write an argument, you are trying to
convince your reader that your opinion is correct. A strong argument
has five (5) key parts.
 Learning Task 1 Below is a mixed-up informative text. Arrange it in
a way that shows the structure (I+MID+C) of the ideas with topic,
details, and big idea

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