A1 How To Write Arguementative Writing
- 2. At the end of this lesson, you will be able to say… I can give develop my ideas of an understanding of ‘for’ and ‘against’.
- 3. I can share my ideas with others about the topic given.What is the title?ONLINE DATINGWhat are your views?Worksheet on one sideIn pairs, write down your points on the sheet of handout (‘for’ or ‘against’)
- 4. PlenaryTime to share your ideas with another pair
- 5. Find the pair next to you, form a group and share your ideas
- 6. Write the points in another sheet of handout
- 7. Stick them on the blackboard when doneRemember!
- 8. Think PALL always when planningPurpose – why are you writing?Audience – who is this for? Language – what type of language should you use? – formal, informal, technical, descriptiveLayout – structure, paragraphs, look on the page PALL
- 9. Reminder –Balanced argumentTitleA simple statement or question to draw attention to the issue.Introduction – Paragraph 1Short opening, explaining how the issue came about. That is the thesis statement. Do not put any views of your own in this section.
- 10. Reminder – Balanced argumentPoints ‘for’ – Paragraph 2‘Firstly’ or ‘The first reason is’… Do not put your own point of view.Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 3‘Furthermore’ or ‘Indeed, it could be said that…’ but still do not give your own opinion.Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 4‘Perhaps’ or ‘In addition’. Try to give evidence to support the point if you can.
- 11. Reminder –Balanced argumentPoints ‘Against’ – Paragraph 5‘However’. Argument without giving your own view.Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 6‘Despite’, ‘On the other hand’ or ‘In contrast’. Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 7Use ‘Finally’ to begin your last point. Still do not give your opinion.
- 12. How do you write a balanced argument?Conclusion – Paragraph 8‘To sum up the argument’ or ‘Above all else’ or ‘In conclusion. You can give your own views, and conclude either in favour of or against the issue.
- 13. Argumentative frameworkI believe that ................................................................................ There are many reasons to support my argument and these include ................................................................................The first reason is ...................................................................... OR Firstly, ...................................................Furthermore, ................................................OR it could be said that…, ......................................................................
- 14. Argumentative frameworkIn addition, .................................................. OR Perhaps ..............................................To sum up the argument, ..................................................................... OR In a nutshell, .....................................................................Second format of writing the essay.Difference: Counter-arguments in the three points.
- 16. What effectivephrases could we use in our argument?
- 17. To round up for the dayWeekend activityDraft.
- 18. Develop from the points today and write the body (for and against) into paragraphs.
- 19. Please bring your drafts back on Monday.