Argumentative

Essay
Last Part
Week 3
Look for the meaning of the
following words.

1. Connotation
2. Denotation
3. Omnipotent
4. Estrange
5. Relegate
Do’s and
Don’ts of
Writing an
Argumentative
Essay
 The DO’s
• Introduce your topic clearly.
• Write a strong claim and argument.
• Give importance to referencing and styles.
• Organize your thoughts using an outline
before you start.
 The DON’Ts
• Don’t use too many facts.
• Don’t use opinionated articles to support your
claims.
• Do not write lengthy phrases..
Activity 2: PROS & CONS
Direction: List 3 each of the PROS (advantages) and
CONS (disadvantages) of the given topic. You can
work with somebody who will be your thinking
buddy. Discuss the PROS and CONS with your
thinking buddy.
TOPIC:
1. Solar energy
2. Religion
3. Alert Level 1 in Metro
Manila
Generalization
• An argumentative essay is a type of writing that
presents an assertion or an argument. This type of
essay uses persuasive claims of fact, value, and
policy.
• To determine the characteristic of an argumentative
essay, it is important to recognize the forms of issues
stated in the text, logical reasons and supports, and
the signals that refute the opposing arguments.
• The argumentative essay also follows the Introduction-
body-conclusion format wherein the thesis statement
can be found at the last paragraph of the introduction.
 Elements of an Argumentative Essay
CLAIM ARGUMENT EVIDENCE COUNTER REBUTTAL CONCLUSION
ARGUMENT
- it is the -statements that - the facts or - an opposing - logical the conclusion
position or support the claim reasons that argument or arguments for restates the
assertion in support the assertion- rejecting the claim,
relation to an arguments argument summarizes
issue . A claim summarizes arguments,
cannot be used restates
to support an the counterclaim
argument and
because it is a rebuttal and
claim that must makes
be defended. any
recommendation

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Classify the given statement to the respective elements of an
argumentative essay. ISSUE: Do you prefer living in a condo?
CLAIM ARGUMENT EVIDENCE COUNTER REBUTTAL CONCLUSION
ARGUMENT

1. However, it is usually traffic within the vicinity of a condominium building.

2. Therefore, I would like to live in a house and lot rather than in a condominium
unit. It is more practical to live in a house and lot even a condominium is
strategically constructed in the city.
3. Living in a condominium is impractical and unreasonable for finances.
4. A person who owns a condominium unit, he does not own a part of the land
where the building is constructed.
5. A condominium is always strategically placed near malls, markets, and other
important places.
6. Living in a house and lot is better than living in a condominium.
7. The price of a unit is very expensive and almost just the same as buying a house
GROUPINGS: With your groupmates, provide the
elements of an argumentative essay. Pick 1 from the
given topics. First you must decide which side you are
taking, pro or con. Then proceed composing the
elements.
CLAIM ARGUMENT EVIDENCE COUNTER REBUTTAL CONCLUSION
ARGUMENT

1. Solar energy
2. Religion
3. Alert Level 1 in Metro Manila
I have learned….
Questions?
Thank you!