Writing

An Argumentative Essay

QUARTER 3- WEEK 2
OBJECTIVES
Identify the characteristics of an argumentative
01 essay

02 Determine the structure of an argumentative

essay

03 Write an argumentative essay on a

current social issue
 Argumentative text
An argumentative essay is an essay that uses evidence
and facts to support the claim it’s making. Its purpose
is to persuade the reader to agree with the argument
being made.

A good argumentative essay will use facts and evidence

to support the argument, rather than just the author’s
thoughts and opinions. (Sarikas 2019)
 Two Formats of Arguementative Essay

The Toulmin model

It begins with an introduction, follows with a

thesis/claim, and gives data and evidence to
support that claim. This style of essay also
includes rebuttals of counter arguments.
 Two Formats of Arguementative Essay

The Rogerian model

It analyzes two sides of an argument and

reaches a conclusion after weighing the
strengths and weaknesses of each.
The Characteristics of an Argumentative
Essay

1. Presents and explains the issue or case

2. Gives reasons and supports these reasons to
prove its point

3. Refutes (proves wrong) opposing arguments

 Basic Components of an Argument:

1. The claim (typically answers the question:

“What do I think?”)
2. The reasons (typically answers the question:
“Why do I think so?”)
3. The evidence (typically answers the question:
“How do I know this is the case?”)
 Types of Argument Claims

1. The claim (typically answers the question:

“What do I think?”)
2. The reasons (typically answers the question:
“Why do I think so?”)
3. The evidence (typically answers the question:
“How do I know this is the case?”)
 Elements of an Argumentative Essay

ARGUMENT
statements that support the claim

EVIDENCE
the facts or reasons that support the arguments.
Elements of an Argumentative Essay
COUNTER ARGUMENT
an opposing argument or assertion

REBUTTAL
logical arguments for rejecting the argument
 Components of an Argumentative Essay
INTRODUCTION
- this is called the “gateway” of an essay.
- it is because it attracts the attention of readers
to the essay and gives the readers background
information about the topic.
- it also introduces the thesis statement of the
essay, which is the heart of an essay, and tells
what to be discussed in the body paragraphs.
Components of an Argumentative Essay
 Components of an Argumentative Essay

BODY
– it is the body paragraph where facts of the given
thesis statements of the essay are written.
- it is where the arguments are written to support
the statements.
Components of an Argumentative Essay
 Components of an Argumentative Essay

REFUTATION/COUNTERARGUMENT
– it is the argument to refute earlier
arguments and give weight to the actual
position.
Components of an Argumentative Essay
 Components of an Argumentative Essay

CONCLUSION
– it is rephrasing the thesis statement,
major points, call attention, or just having
the concluding remarks. It even has some
recommendations.
Components of an Argumentative Essay
American Psychological
Association (APA)
In-Text Citation
 IN-TEXT CITATION

In-text citation is a reference made within the body of text of an

academic essay. The in-text citation alerts the reader to a source
that has informed your own writing. The exact format of an in-
text citation will depend on the style you need to use.

The American Psychological Association (APA) in-text citation style

uses the author’s last name and the year of publication, for
example: (Field, 2005).
IN-TEXT CITATION
IN-TEXT CITATION
Write an argumentative essay on a
current social issue
PERFORMANCE TASK 3
 TOPICS
GROUP 1- THE IMPACT OF INFLUENCER CULTURE
INSPIRATION OR TOXIC COMPARISON?
GROUP 2- ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE: THE HELPER OR
THE THREAT
GROUP 3- SINULOG GRAND SHOWDOWN 2025 WILL BE
HELD IN SRP
GROUP 4- TODAY’S POLITICS DIVIDE PARTIES, FRIENDS
& FAMILIES
GROUP 5- ONLINE SELLERS SHOULD PAY TAXES
 TOPICS
GROUP 6- DO SOCIAL WELFARE PROMOTE LAZINESS?
GROUP 7- SHOULD TRANS WOMEN COMPETE IN
FEMALE BEAUTY PAGENTS?
GROUP 8- SHOULD SCHOOL UNIFORM BE GENDER-
NEUTRAL?
GROUP 9- DO BIKE LANES HELP OR HURT TRAFFIC
CONGESTION?
GROUP 10- CANCEL CULTURE AS A FORM OF SUPPORT
OR CAUSE OF DEPRESSION?
 Mechanics
I. Cover page: Title, submitted by list of member (section),
submitted to Chenie Ann R. Bontilao
II. Observe the 1-inch imaginary margins in all 4 sides, indent
every first sentence in each paragraph, 1.5 line spacing, and
Times New Roman 12 font size
III. Reference/ works cited
IV. Short bond paper