Lecture notes

Topic: Argumentative essay

Date: Tuesday april 19 2022
learning outcomes:
recall the structure of an argumentative essay
Summary
in an argumentative is 5 paragraphs
  paragraph one is introduction
its known as the :Hook ( question, fact ), background ( general knowledge ),
thesis statement 
in the first paragraph of an argument essay, we should set the context by
reviewing the topic in a general way. explain why the topic is important or why
readers should care about the issue. Lastly, we should present the thesis
statement. 
Thesis is structured by a claim (opinion)+ 2 reasons 
1. I believe that —insert claim ———— , since ——reason1 ———, and —reason 2
————.
2. ———— should —insert claim ———, for the reason that ——R1——, in addition to 
———R2——. 
second and third  paragraph is the Body
body 1,2 
It is important to note that each paragraph in the body of the essay must have
some logical connection to the thesis statement in the opening paragraph.
Some paragraphs will directly support the thesis statement with evidence
collected during research. 
Body 1 : Topic sentence , transition words , reason 1 in body one , supporting
detail 1. 
Body 2 :  reason 2 , supporting detail 2 , transition words . 
Body 3
start with transition( some may argue )———> introduces the counterclaim  
State your counterargument (2 sentences )
Transition (  however, nonetheless, on the other hand )
Refutation ( defend your main claim) 
conclusion 
Start with a transition ( to sum it up, in conclusion )
Summary / restate thesis 
future 
Open-ended questions 
Call for action