Yr 10 Argument Analysis Template

Introduction

Due to an increase (context) the issue of whether or not (outline issue) has
been raised in the media lately. In (author)’s (text type/form) (article title)
written in the (publication title) on (publication date) it is contended that
(outline contention). (Author) employs a (describe tone) tone to encourage
(audience) to (outline effect of the tone on the reader).

Body Paragraph (Write 3 body paragraphs in your essay)

(Author) (tone) highlights the argument that (argument) to support their

overall point. (Author) uses (persuasive technique) when they state (quote
where the technique is used). The use of (persuasive technique) encourages
the reader to think (effect of the technique).
The author also uses (persuasive technique) to help convince the reader that
(effect of the technique). This is shown when (author) states (quote where the
technique is used).
To further support the author's point, (author) uses (persuasive technique) in
(quote where the technique is used), to position the reader to (effect of the
technique). The argument (author) asserts is highlighted to support his
overall contention of (contention).

Conclusion

In conclusion, (author) argues that (outline contention). This is shown

through the (tone) use of (multiple persuasive techniques) that encourages
the reader to be proactive about (outline the issue). By the end of the (text
type/form), the audience is left feeling (describe the overall impact on the
reader).