![Writing structure of an argumentative essay
The argumentative essay that you will be writing will be made up of
5 paragraphs. The five paragraphs are as such:
• Paragraph 1
Introduction
• Paragraph 2
Reason to agree in topic sentence 1 [TS1]
• Paragraph 3
Reason to agree in topic sentence 2 [TS2]
• Paragraph 4
Reason to disagree in topic sentence 3 [TS3]
• Paragraph 5
Conclusion](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/extendedwriting-250521014043-008d1484/85/MUET-EXTENDED-WRITING-Differentiating-Discursive-and-Argumentative-Essay-11-320.jpg)
![CONTENT 1
1.Use a sequence connector like
'firstly, first and foremost' etc.
2.Reason to agree/disagree in
topic sentence 1 [TS1]
3.Justify the reason to
agree/disagree
4.Provide evidence with an
example](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/extendedwriting-250521014043-008d1484/85/MUET-EXTENDED-WRITING-Differentiating-Discursive-and-Argumentative-Essay-14-320.jpg)
![CONTENT 2
1.Use a sequence connector
example like moreover, next, in
addition etc.
2.Reason to agree in topic
sentence 2 [TS2]
3.Justify the reason to agree
4.Provide evidence with an
example
5.Close paragraph](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/extendedwriting-250521014043-008d1484/85/MUET-EXTENDED-WRITING-Differentiating-Discursive-and-Argumentative-Essay-15-320.jpg)
![Content 3 contains the
counterargument
The third content point contains the
counterargument for the topic. When you
provide a counterargument for a topic you are
presenting a reason to oppose the idea.
• CONTENT 3
• Use a sequence connector like
'Nevertheless., On the other hand..,
However..' etc.
• Reason to agree in topic sentence 3 [TS3]
• Justify the reason to agree
• Provide evidence with an example](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/extendedwriting-250521014043-008d1484/85/MUET-EXTENDED-WRITING-Differentiating-Discursive-and-Argumentative-Essay-16-320.jpg)
MUET EXTENDED WRITING - Differentiating Discursive and Argumentative Essay
- 1. how to write your essay? extended Writing M U E T
- 4. These are the criteria that make up a discursive essay. • In a discursive essay: • the main idea is to explore the topic of discussion • present both sides of the argument - for and against • include discussion of the topic, present ideas and opinions • there is no direct purpose to convince the reader to agree with your views When you are writing a discursive essay your main idea is to explore the topic of discussion. And so because of this you are going to be presenting both sides of the arguments. What is a discursive essay?
- 5. Structure of a discursive essay This is the structure of a discursive essay. The number of paragraphs you need to have for your essay is 5 paragraphs. • PARAGRAPH 1 • Introduction • PARAGRAPH 2 • Reason to support view in topic sentence 1 (TS1) • PARAGRAPH 3 • Reason to support view in topic sentence 2 (TS2) • PARAGRAPH 4 • Reason to oppose view in topic sentence 3 (TS3) • PARAGRAPH 5 • Conclusion
- 6. introduction • Opening statement • stand - partially agree/ disagree • thesis statement
- 7. content • topic sentence • elaboration • example • explain • link/mini conclusion
- 8. conclusion • restate stand • restate thesis statement • final words/ hope
- 9. remember! always use linkers & low frequency words!!!!!!
- 11. Writing structure of an argumentative essay The argumentative essay that you will be writing will be made up of 5 paragraphs. The five paragraphs are as such: • Paragraph 1 Introduction • Paragraph 2 Reason to agree in topic sentence 1 [TS1] • Paragraph 3 Reason to agree in topic sentence 2 [TS2] • Paragraph 4 Reason to disagree in topic sentence 3 [TS3] • Paragraph 5 Conclusion
- 12. introduction • Opening statement • stand - agree/ disagree/ partially agree/ disagree • thesis statement
- 13. content • topic sentence • elaboration • example • explain • link/mini conclusion
- 14. CONTENT 1 1.Use a sequence connector like 'firstly, first and foremost' etc. 2.Reason to agree/disagree in topic sentence 1 [TS1] 3.Justify the reason to agree/disagree 4.Provide evidence with an example
- 15. CONTENT 2 1.Use a sequence connector example like moreover, next, in addition etc. 2.Reason to agree in topic sentence 2 [TS2] 3.Justify the reason to agree 4.Provide evidence with an example 5.Close paragraph
- 16. Content 3 contains the counterargument The third content point contains the counterargument for the topic. When you provide a counterargument for a topic you are presenting a reason to oppose the idea. • CONTENT 3 • Use a sequence connector like 'Nevertheless., On the other hand.., However..' etc. • Reason to agree in topic sentence 3 [TS3] • Justify the reason to agree • Provide evidence with an example
- 17. conclusion • restate stand • restate thesis statement • final words/ hope
- 18. the beauty product industry is taking advantage of youngsters
- 19. agree? • misleading advertisement • gullible & naive • monopolies social media • create beauty standard • youngster feel insecure • youngster crave attention
- 20. disagree? • youngsters more confident • lot of info on beauty and health • choices • motivate to change lifestyle • youngsters are more educates, mature and