Building

Our
Argumentative
Papers
Always
remember that
you MUST
support your
argument with
your reasons!
Brainstorm the Prompt
Here is your prompt:
Can people overcome any
adversity by using different
ways to heal?
Choose a side: Yes, they can, or
no, they cannot.
Begin brainstorming all the ways
people can heal, or all the
reasons why people cannot heal.
Here is a Way to Brainstorm:
Introduction




First way of
healing that
helps
Second way of
healing that helps
people
Counter-claim
Conclusion


Copy this down in your Writing Section
for our Warm-Up
Introduction/Hook/Claim-
Thesis
Hook-start with an attention grabbing
statement that draws your reader in!
Do NOT start your paper with-I am
writing aboutI am explaining to you
Remember, for your Introduction
Paragraph, you are simply telling your
reader what you are about to tell them
about. You MUST grab their attention
first! Be creative.
Right now you
may be thinking
my picture looks
boring, but I got
my audiences
attention with a
creative hook!
Introduction Paragraph
Outline
1
st
Sentence-Hook
(Make it Creative)
Next 3 sentences- Explain to
them what it is your are talking
about.
Last sentence-Claim/Thesis-
People can(not) overcome an
adversity with different ways of
healing which are (because)
REASON 1, REASON 2, and
REASON 3.
I dont want
you to give me
my pacifier, but
I need a strong
claim with
reasons to
convince you!
Claim Help:
People can(not) overcome
adversity by healing in ways
such as __________,
_____________, and
_______.

(Remember: the third point is
your powerful point to
override the counter-claim.)
Introduction Example
https://www.udemy.com/blog/arg
umentative-essay-examples/

Keep in mind, this is a college
paper, so the introduction is
lengthier. This is why we are
building a strong foundation!
Transitional Words/Phrases
AKA CONVINCING WORDS
In Addition-also, again, as well as, besides, coupled with,
furthermore, in addition, likewise, moreover, similarly

Consequence-accordingly, as a result, consequently, for this
reason, for this purpose, hence, otherwise, so then,
subsequently, therefore, thus, thereupon, wherefore
Contrast and Comparison-contrast, by the same token,
conversely, instead, likewise, on one hand, on the other hand,
on the contrary, rather, similarly, yet, but, however, still,
nevertheless, in contrast-
Direction-here, there, over there, beyond, nearly, opposite,
under, above, to the left, to the right, in the distance
Diversion: by the way, incidentally

You need
transitions
to make it
flow,
dude!
More Transitional
Words/Phrases
Emphasis above all, chiefly, with attention
to, especially, particularly, singularly

Exception: aside from, barring, beside,
except, excepting, excluding, exclusive of,
other than, outside of, save
Exemplifying: chiefly, especially, for
instance, in particular, markedly, namely,
particularly, including, specifically, such as
And more
Generalizing: as a rule, as usual, for the most
part, generally, generally speaking, ordinarily,
usually
Illustration: for example, for instance, for one
thing, as an illustration, illustrated with, as an
example, in this case
Similarity: comparatively, coupled with,
correspondingly, identically, likewise, similar,
moreover, together with
Restatement: in essence, in other words,
namely, that is, that is to say, in short, in brief,
to put it differently
Using these
words in your
paper make
you sound
extremely
smart and
intelligent!
Last Slide of Transitional
Words/Phrases
Sequence: at first, first of all, to begin with, in
the first place, at the same time, for now, for
the time being, the next step, in time, in turn,
later on, meanwhile, next, then, soon, the
meantime, later, while, earlier, simultaneously,
afterward, in conclusion, with this in mind,
Summarizing: after all, all in all, all things
considered, briefly, by and large, in any case,
in any event, in brief, in conclusion, on the
whole, in short, in summary, in the final
analysis, in the long run, on balance, to sum
up, to summarize, finally
Your paper
is going to
FLOW
together so
nicely!
Lets Start Using the 3Es Method with Our Body Paragraphs
Body 1
Topic Sentence-
_______
is a way to heal no
matter what adversity
someone is trying to
overcome.
Body 2
Topic Sentence-A
second way to
overcome adversity is
through (or by)
_______.
Body 3
Topic Sentence-Some
would say that people
cannot overcome any
adversity while using
ways to heal.
Example-(Use someone
we learned about-in
class.)


Explain your example-
Example-(Use someone
we learned about in
class.)


Explain your example-
Counter-Claim- Although
some people feel that
people cannot overcome
every obstacle, _______
has been known to be a
powerful way to heal any
hardship.
Experience (either yours
or somebody else)-

Transitional Sentence-Set up
reader for next paragraph
Experience (either yours
or somebody else)

Transitional Sentence-
Explain YOUR Final
Reason-
Body Paragraph 3
Counter Argument AKA
Counter-Claim
First Sentence-Next 3 Sentences-This is
your topic sentence explaining the
opposing (opposite) viewpoint
AKA The Counter-Claim

Your Rebuttal-These next 3 sentences are
your reasons why the Counter-Claim is not
agreeable. Support YOUR claim!

Last Sentence- In the final analysis of the
counter-claim, people can(not) overcome
adversity because _______ and
___________.
Conclusion Paragraph
The argument you are trying to make with a
strong claim and three reasons is all coming to
an end now. So make sure you briefly re-state
what it is you are trying to argue!
You need to begin your conclusion with
Ultimately, In Conclusion, or In the final
analysis,.
First Sentence- In conclusion,
Next 3 Sentences-State your claim again and
your three reasons of why they are all important.
Last Sentence-End your entire paper with a
strong statement (a last brain teaser to the
reader), but do not say Bye! Thanks for reading!