Argumentativ

e essay
What is an
argumentative essay?
An argumentative essay presents a
clear and well-reasoned argument
on a specific topic. The writer takes
a definite stance and uses evidence,
logic, and persuasive techniques to
convince the reader to adopt their
viewpoint.
Consider your
audience
Whom are you trying to
reach?
What do they already know about your
topic?

What is your relationship with your

audience and how does it impact your
word choice and tone?
Structure:

• Thesis
• Reasons
• Counter claim
• Rebuttal
• The opposing side
• Counter claim
 • Your opinion or your
position on an issue.
• Must be supported with
Thes reasons and evidence.
• Can include quotes, facts
is and data.
 Your reason support the thesis
and form argument with your
evidence.

Reason Typical supporting paragraph

structure goes like this:
s
 Turn back to your original
position.
Responds to and refutes
Rebutt issues presented by the
counter claim.
al Refute-prove to be wrong or
false; disprove.
 Ask these questions:

The • Who might disagree with

my position? why?
opposing • What reasons do people
have for disagreeing with
side me?
• What evidence would
support an opposite
argument?
 Key phrases you could use:
Counter
• One might object that...
Claim • It might seem that...
• It’s true that...
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