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Composing an argumentative essay (Part 1)
Enabling Competencies:
- Raise questions to clarify issues covered in the

material viewed
- Share viewpoints based on the ideas presented in the
materials viewed
- Evaluate the information contained in the material
viewed in terms of accuracy and effectiveness
On many occasions, you may have to take a stand on an issue of a

consequence. You cannot stay neutral, especially when the stakes are
considerable. It is therefore important that you learn to argue well whether in
speaking or writing.
Argument is almost always linked with persuasion.
Argumentative - Identify your topic, research your topic and decide which side to
support.
Persuasive - Identify your topic and choose your side.
Argumentative Writing
Starting Point: Identify your topic, research your topic, and decide which side to
support.
Purpose: Get the reader to recognize that your side of the argument is valid.
Techniques:
1. Offers facts, reasons, andevidence to show the author has valid points
2. Logic-based
3. Acknowledges the opposingclaims
4. May compare ideas to establish a position
5. Presents multiple sides but it is clear which is the author’s side
6. Always provides
Tone : There is a calmer tone of just trying to get the reader to acknowledge the
author’s side is worthy of consideration.
Persuasive Writing
Starting Point: Identify your topic and choose your side.
Purpose: Get the reader to agree with your opinion.
Techniques:
1. Combines facts with emotions to convince the reader that the author is “right”
2. Emotion-based
3. Ignores counter claims
4. Presents only ideas that help establish a position
5. Only presents only one side: the
author’s side
6. Makes claims without evidence
Tone: The tone is emotionally charged and more aggressive.
Composing an argumentative essay (Part 2)
How To Outline an Argumentative Essay in 4 Steps

A good argumentative essay should follow this structure:
1. Introductory paragraph. Present the topic of the essay in an interesting way. using
humor in presenting important quality or an issue may interest the reader.
2. The thesis statement. This is part of the introductory paragraph. It states the topic
and the purpose of your entire essay.
3. Body paragraphs. It supports and develops the thesis statement. Each paragraph
in an essay supports the thesis statement of the introductory paragraph.
4. Conclusion. Summarizes the thoughts and brings the paragraph to a close.
How to Write a Thesis Statement

1. Write a sentence that states the topic and the purpose of your entire essay.
2. Turn the sentence into a question and answer it.
3. State a disagreement—and then disprove it.
4. Briefly outline your main points. Introduce your main point and explain how you’ll
back it up.
5 Types of Argument Claims

1. Fact: whether the statement is factual or untrue.
2. Definition: the dictionary meaning of what you’re arguing, plus your own
personal understanding of it.
3. Value: the significance of what you’re arguing.
4. Cause and effect: what causes the problem in your essay and what
effect it has.
5. Policy: why the reader should care and what they should do about it
after reading.
Using a variety of informative , persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques

Writing is an important form of communication. Over the years, developing
writers become good ones as they have embraced a clear understanding of the
different types of writing techniques and the specific purpose each one serves.
One of the best ways to develop your skills in writing is to learn how to choose the
most effective approach or technique to get your message across. In this lesson,
we will explore techniques to help you apply them in informative, persuasive, and
argumentative writing.
A. Informative Writing
Descriptions :
- educates the readers by imparting straightforward information,facts, and details on
a certain topic.
- gives them a new understanding or new appreciation of some topics which are
micght be familiar.
- write answers questions of why or how
Types:
1. Definition essay - provides detailed explanation of an idea (ex. About love)
2. Cause and Effect Essay - explains the connection / linkup of two or more events
(ex. Cyberbullying)
3. Opposing sides Essay - presents all sides of an issue (pros and cons) (ex. On death
penalty)
4. Process Essay - gives a step-by-step explanation on how something works or how
to do something (ex. How to travel solo successfully)
EssayPro’s Parts of an Informative Essay (I + MID + C)
1st Paragraph
I = Introduce the topic using words from the prompt. Then write a thesis statement
that contains all the main ideas you want to write about.
2nd Paragraph
MI = 1st Main Idea sentence; Begin with: First.
D = Details; Use text evidence to prove your point.
3rd Paragraph
MI = 2nd Main Idea sentence; Begin with: In addition.
4th Paragraph
MI = 3rd Main Idea sentence; Begin with: Finally.
5th Paragraph
C = Conclusion; Restate the thesis statement. Begin with: In conclusion. Wrap up
the essay.
B. Persuasive Writing
Description :
- convinces the readers of the validity of the writer’s argument.
- builds arguments on opinion and factual statements.
- intends to make the readers do certain things.
- presents arguments only about one.
Techniques :
1. Choose a subject that interests you and that suits your purpose and audience.
2. Address the audience.
3. Clarify your purpose.
4. Make a draft for your essay.
5. Use words that reveal personal judgment or viewpoint.
Parts (I+B3R+C) :
A. Introduction - articulate your source of information with a thesis statement
(reaction to the issue).
B. Body - list of least 3 reasons for your opinions.
C. Conclusion - Restate your opinion in a persuasive way.
REMEMBER:
- Add an interesting question or an anecdote for the introduction
- Use appropriate figures of speech to strengthen your appeal
- Use reasons and examples as support
- Use factual and opinion statements
- Summarize your reasons
- Use the last sentence to further persuade your readers to agree with you, or
invite your readers to action
- Revise and polish your work
D. Argumentative Writing
Argumentative writing aims to change the reader’s mind by convincing him or her to
agree with your point of view or consider your stand or argument on an issue. The
main argument presented is elaborated and explained through the presentation of
its pros (in favor of) and cons (against) of your position in an issue or topic. It begins
with an introduction and ends with a conclusion. In between are the body
paragraphs where you must do three things: support your opinion, present the
opposing point of view, and tell why that viewpoint is wrong. When you write an
argument, you are trying to convince your reader that your opinion is correct.
A strong argument has five (5) key parts.

Parts : (I-C/T+B-PCR+C)
A. Introduction - Claim/thesis statement, A statement of opinion. This is the topic of
argument.
B. Body
Evidence/pros - proof of facts that support your argument.
Counter - argument/cons an argument that your reafer would make it they
disagreed with your claim.
Rebuttal/ Refutation - your response to the counter argument
C. Conclusion - a strong restatement of the original claim.
Writing a Movie Review

A movie review sums up the author’s personal impression and critical
evaluation of a film and its elements organized in paragraphs. Its main purpose is
to inform, analyze, convince, and entertain. Writing a movie review aims at
providing the readers with something to look forward to without spoiling the
content of the film.
Here are 7 paragraphs/steps to complete the content of your movie review :

Headline : Title of the movie
1. Film Intro - introduce the film by saying that you have just watched it and would
like to share your opinion on it.
2. Plot Summary - Summarize the plot of the movie. Indicate its setting and main
characters. Remember, a summary has to be brief but contain the necessary
details. Do NOT include spoilers, of any kind on any part of the movie.
3. Setting Spotlight - Elaborate on hoe the setting contributed to the effectiveness
of the film, to the actions of the casts, and to the emotions and atmosphere it sets
through every scene.
4. Charcter Limelight - Talk abour the actors/ actresses and how they portrayed
their characters in the movie. Discuss about their characters and how the actors
are effective or not in giving justice to their roles.
5. Likes and Dislikes - Talk about the parts of the movie that you like and/or dislike,
Be sure to include specific detailsor scenes from the movie.
6. Lesson Learned - share lessons learned from the movie (theme/moral) what do
you think other audiences will learn from it?
7. Recommendations - Identify the group of people who would like and enjoy seeing
the movie. To whom would you recommend it to? To whom would you not
recommend it to?

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Composing an argumentative essay (Part 1)

- Raise questions to clarify issues covered in the

On many occasions, you may have to take a stand on an issue of a

Composing an argumentative essay (Part 2)

How To Outline an Argumentative Essay in 4 Steps

How to Write a Thesis Statement

5 Types of Argument Claims

Using a variety of informative , persuasive, and argumentative writing techniques

EssayPro’s Parts of an Informative Essay (I + MID + C)

A strong argument has five (5) key parts.

Writing a Movie Review

Here are 7 paragraphs/steps to complete the content of your movie review :

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