Argumentative Essay

Lesson Intention: Write an argumentative

essay using Claim, Reasons and Evidence
SUCCESS CRITERIA:

• Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons

and relevant evidence.
• Organize the reasons and evidence logically

• Provide concluding statement that support the

arguments presented.
 Argumentative Essay
An argumentative essay is a type of essay
written to prove your point. It is said
from both the view points of people
regarding a particular essay. The central
claim or the thesis is the main point of
the essay. An argumentative essay
should be persuasive and logical
How to write an argumentative
essay.
 Choose the topic you want to write about
 Choose which side are you on (positive or
negative)
 Collect your evidence
 Presentyour argument in a sequential and logical
manner.
 Find ways to prove counterarguments to the other
person
oThe central claim or thesis should illustrate the
following.Since the central claim or the thesis is the
main point of the paragraph
 The specific focus
 The audience
 The purpose
To convince undecided readers to accept your
thesis
To make opposing readers less resistant to
your thesis
To convince readers who agree with you to
 Evidence is required

While writing your essay evidence is very important. Your evidence should

be real, logical and persuasive. Since reasons are often opinions you need

evidence to support your thesis. Your reason should be supported which

an evidence which can include:

First-hand observations
Personal experiences
Statistics
Facts and quotations from your research
Example of field research like interviews and etc
 A Writer’s Duty

A writer needs to provide connections, interpretations and

meanings to make his/her evidences meaningful. The writer
also needs to pay attention to other person perspectives that
are aligned to key reasons and are backed by evidence by both
acknowledging and refuting them. Writers always build
argument of claims by providing reasons or statements why the
writer believes it or has added it in his argument
Useful Phrases for Writing Argumentative Essays
Useful Phrases for Writing Argumentative Essays
To list arguments in the main body: In the first place, First of all, To start with, To begin with, Firstly, Secondly, Thirdly,
Finally, In addition (to this), Furthermore, Moreover, Besides, last but not least
Presenting arguments for: The main/first/most important advantage of ..., One major advantage of ..., A further
advantage ..., One/Another/An additional advantage of ..., One point of view in favour of ..., It is often
suggested/believed/argued that ..., Some/Many people suggest/feel/argue that ..., Some/Many people are in favour of/are
convinced that ...,
Presenting arguments against: One major disadvantage of ..., The main/most important disadvantage/drawback of ...,
One/Another/An additional disadvantage of ..., One point/argument against ..., Some/Many people are against ...,
Presenting examples, causes and results: for example/instance, such as, like, in particular,therefore, for this reason,
because, as, since, as a result,
To add more points to the same topic: what is more, furthermore, also, in addition to, besides, apart from this/that, not to
mention the fact that, etc.
To make contrasting points: on the other hand, however, despite/in spite of (the fact), while, nevertheless, even though,
although, it can be argued that, one can argue that, etc.
To conclude: to conclude/sum up, all in all, all things considered, in conclusion, on the whole, taking everything into account,
taking all this into account/consideration, above all, as was previously stated, etc.
Useful Phrases for Writing Opinion Essays
To list points: In the first place, first of all, to start with, in the first place, etc.
To add more points: what is more, another major reason, also, furthermore, moreover, in addition to, besides, apart from
this, not to mention the fact that, etc.
To introduce conflicting viewpoints: It is argued that, people argue that, opponents of this view say, there are people who
oppose, etc.
To express opinion: I believe, In my opinion, I think, In my view, I strongly believe, etc.
Choose one topic- write an essay in your notebook. Follow the sample pattern given.
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