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Argument

Statements in which reason is used to influence or


change people's ideas or actions

Argumentative writing A kind of writing that argues pros of your point and
cons of the opposition
Counter argument

Ideas that are presented to oppose another argument

Refutation

A response to the counterargument that disproves it

Thesis statement

A statement or sentence that states the purpose of a


paper or essay

Hook

To grab their attention and make them want to read


your essay till the very end

Definition essay

A kinds of essay describing the meaning base on its


term/ class and its characteristics

Kinds of hook

anecdote, contrast idea, quotation, general idea,


questions

Argumentative essay

A kind of essay that the writers purpose is to persuade


the reader of an opinion about something

Outline or Structure
I.

Introduction
Hook
Connecting information
Thesis statement

II.

Body
Supporting ideas or sentences
Counterargument and refutation
Counterargument
Refutation

III.

Conclusion
Restated thesis
Opinion

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