New Era High School

Argumentative
Essay
Sir Glenn's Class
Objectives
After going through this lesson, you are expected to:
1. Get familiar with terms used in argumentation/debate;

2. Identify the parts and features of argumentative essay; and

3. Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and

relevant evidences.
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Argumentative
Essay
Sir Glenn's Class
ATTENDANCE
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Argumentative
Essay
Sir Glenn's Class
Which is which?
Which came first?
 Follow up questions

Do you think that we

Is there someone in Why are we having
can have an argument
the class who agrees this kind of activity?
without having the
that egg came first Is it relevant to our
opposing side? Why
before the chicken? topic?
do you say so?
Instructions: Use “EME” if the picture depicts an
argument, while “CHAROT” if it depicts
persuation.

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 Argument?
• heated conversation
• academically speaking, it is the
attempt to persuade someone by
presenting evidence
• We persuade people to agree
with our claim using facts. This
is called argumentation.
 • is a piece of writing that takes a
What is stance on an issue.

Argumentative • presents evidences for a claim in

order to let the reader know why
Essay? it is more favorable.
• shows why the other side of an
issue is unfavorable or less
favorable.
• also includes, like any other
essay, an introduction and
conclusion.
 Remember!
In writing argumentative essay, remember TEA.

T - Thesis statement When we talk about

argumentative essay,
E - Evidence what topics or issues can
it cover?
A. - Arguments/Claim
 SCRAMBLE ME!
Arrange the jumbled letters into their original places in order to
know the word.
1. LIAMC
2. USSIE
3. AGMENTUR
4. EDIVNCE
5. NTOERCUAGMENNTUR
6. TTREBUL
7. RPO
8. CNO
 Key Terms
Issue – an idea about which the opinions of people are different.

Claim – a statement by an author about an issue. A claim has a significant

amount of disagreement about it. A claim needs supporting
arguments. A claim is also called a position, stand, or point of view.

Argument – an idea that supports the claim. An argument needs supporting

evidences.

Evidence – facts in the real world that can be used to support an argument.
Counterargument – an idea given by the
opposing side against the claim given in the
argumentative essay.

Rebuttal – the response to the counterargument

Pro – an argument in favor of a claim or

advantage regarding something

Con - an argument against a claim or

disadvantage regarding something.
 Hmmmmm..?
In an argumentative essay, can you say that the
speaker or the writer is effective if she did not
persuade the readers or the audience to agree to his/her
claim? Why?

If you analyze, the goal of the argumentative essay

is to persuade the reader to support their view on an
issue, so is the argumentative and persuasive essay
the same? Or do they differ in some aspects?
 Argument
To get the reader to
acknowledge that your
side is valid and VS.
deserves consideration
as another point of view.
• Logos (Logical Appeals)
Persuade
To get the reader to
agree with your point of
view on a particular
topic.
• Ethos (author credibility)
• Pathos (emotional appeals)
 The 6 C's of Argumentative Essay
• Construct a claim (thesis statement)
• Correct language features
• Collect evidence (Evidence is the backbone of
your argument.)
• Consider key objections (opposing claims)
Develop counterarguments
• Craft your argument
• Confirm your claim
 Group Activity
Divide the class into two groups, make each group present the
PRO’s and CON’s of a certain claim. The class is given 5-10
minutes to prepare their presentation.

TOPIC: The Advantages and Disadvantages of COMPUTERS.

 Group 1 Group 2
Group 1, the PRO’s will be Group 2, the CON’s will
presenting their work by present their work by doing a
doing news report. short skit or role playing.
Assignment
In a 1 whole sheet of paper. Choose and write a certain topic certain.
Analyze the topic and write 5 PRO's and 5 CON's on your chosen topic.

TOPIC: The Advantages and Disadvantages of COMPUTERS.

Example:
Pros: Multipurpose use of technology.
Cons: They always needs electricity
Thank you for listening...

Happy
Writing!