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 argumentative writing
Starting Point:
Id e n ti f y y o u to p ic , r e s e a rc h persuasive writing
yo u r to p ic, a n d d e c id e
Starting Point: Identify
which side to support.
your topic and choose
your side.
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Purpose:
Get the reader to persuasive writing
r e c og n iz e th a t y o u r sid e
v a li d . Purpose:
of th e a rg u m e n t is a g r e e
Ge t th e r e a d e r to
with your opinion.
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argumentative writing

Techniques: Techniques:
• Offers facts, reasons, 1. Combines facts with
a nd e v i d e n c e t o sh o w emotions to convince the
the author has valid reader that the author is
p o i n t s. "right".
• Logic-based 2. Emotion-based
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argumentative writing

Techniques: Techniques:
3. Ack n o w l ed g es t he 3. Ignores counter
opposing claims claims
4. M a y c om p are i d e a s t o 4. Presents only ideas
establish a position that help establish a
position
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argumentative writing
Techniques:
Techniques: 5. Only presents one
5. Pr es e n ts m ult ip le s ide s
h ich is the side: the author's side
but it is c le ar w
6. Makes claims without
author's side
evidence
6. Always provides
ev ide n c e w it h cla im s
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Tone:
There is a c a lm e r to n e o f ju s t
to persuasive writing
tr y in g to g e t th e re a d e r
a ck n o w le d g e th e a u th o r' s s id e Tone:
is wo rt h y o f c o n s id e ra ti o n . e is e m oti on a ll y
Th e to n
charged and more
aggressive.
 Qu a rt e r 3 L e sso n 2
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 outline of a n a rgu m e nt a t iv e e s s a y

Present the topic of the essay

Introductory in an interesting way. Using
paragraph
humor in presenting an
important quality or an issue
may interest the reader.
 outline of a n a rgu m e nt a t iv e e s s a y

This is part of the

Thesis introductory paragraph. It
statement states the topic and the
purpose of your entire
essay.
 outline of a n a rgu m e nt a t iv e e s s a y
It supports and develops the
thesis statement. Each
Body paragraph in an essay supports
paragraphs the thesis statement of the
introductory paragraph.
 outline of a n a rgu m e nt a t iv e e s s a y

Summarizes the
Conclusion thoughts and brings the
paragraph to a close.
(1) Aggressive driving is a phenomenon, which has only recently
got the public worried. (2) The National Highway Traffic Safety
Council (NHTSC) defines aggressive driving as "the operation of a
motor vehicle in a manner that endangers or is likely to endanger
persons or property". (3) Actions such as running red lights,
improper passing, overtaking on the left, improper lane change,
failing to yield, improper turns, running stop signs, tailgating,
careless driving and speeding are examples of aggressive driving.
(4) Such actions are dangerous to other road users. (5) Aggressive
driving should be avoided because it causes crashes, injuries and
fatalities.
 W r i t e a T h e s i s
How to
Stat e m e n t

1. Write a sentence that states the

topic and the purpose of your
entire essay.
 W r i t e a T h e s i s
How to
Stat e m e n t

¬ The Importance of Malagonlong

Bridge to the people of Tayabas
City.
 How to Write a Thesis Statement

2. Turn the sentence into a

question and answer it.
 How to Write a Thesis Statement

¬ Why is the Malagonlong bridge important to

the people of Tayabas? Malagonlong bridge is
considered as one of the most important heritage
sites in Tayabas City. It marked the forced labor,
also known as “Polo” labor done by the people of
Tayabas.
 How to Write a Thesis Statement

3. State a disagreement—and then

disprove it. Introduce an idea that
contrasts with your belief, and
immediately explain why you disagree
with it.
 How to Write a Thesis Statement

¬ For example: “While some people

believe Malagonlong bridge is just an
ordinary bridge, others say it can turn
the city into a versatile tourist
attraction."
 How to Write a Thesis Statement

4. Briefly outline your main

points. Introduce your main point
and explain how you’ll back it
up.
 How to Write a Thesis Statement

¬ For example: “You can turn Malagonlong

bridge into a tourist attraction by adding some
amenities to cater the visitors.” This method is
effective because it gives readers the clear
idea of everything you are to discuss in your
essay.
 5 types of argument claims

1 . Fa c t :
• wheth e r t h e st a t e m e n t i s fa ct u al
or untrue.
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2. D e fi n i t i o n :
• the dictionary m e a n i n g o f w h a t
you’re arguing , p l u s y o u r o w n
personal unders t a n d i n g o f i t .
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3. Value:
• the signific a n c e o f w h a t
yo u ’ r e a rg u i n g .
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4 . C a u s e a n d e ff e c t :
• what causes th e p r o b l e m i n
your essay and w h a t e ff e c t
i t h a s.
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5. Pol i cy:
• why the read e r s h o u l d c a re
a n d wh a t t h e y sh o u l d d o
a b ou t i t a ft e r re a d i n g .
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2. The main objective of an
argumentative essay is to define a
term.
3. You need to present the pros and
cons arguments in an issue of an
argumentative text.
4. When you write an argument, you are
trying to convince your reader that your
opinion is correct.
5. In developing body paragraphs in an
argumentative essay, you must state your
opinion, expand the claims, give reasons to
support your opinion and argue against the
opposite opinion.
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PERSUASIVE
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w rit te n ARGUMENTATIVE OR
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11-15. Different types of
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20. BONUS
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 ANSWER KEY
1. Agree
6. Argumentative
2. Disagree
7. Persuasive
3. Agree
8. Argumentative
4. Disagree
9. Argumentative
5. Agree
10. Persuasive
11. Fact IN ORDER
12. Definition 16. Introduction
13. Value 17. Thesis
14. Policy Statement
15. Cause and 18. Body
Effect Paragraphs
19. Conclusion