Argumentative Writing

Wunsa Euavarree (Grace)

Benyapha Pianphanitporn
(Fame)
Jidapa Promdech (Nan)
 1st Step
Read the question and underline key words

Read the question and the instructions of

the task carefully and decide on key
vocabulary.

Top Tip

write words of the same meaning

to these vocabulary words to be
your selection.
 Planning

Listing
main
points

Sequenc
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ideas
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Top Tip
Selectin
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techniq PAF important point
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will use
first or last.
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Points =>Find them!

Evidences => Support your points!

Explanations => Express your views!

 PAF
Purpose => What is your purpose?
What do you want to convey to the audience?

Audience => Who are your audiences?

Use your language appropriately!

Form => Structure and sequencing your idea!

 Paragraphing

Introduction state the issue

Alternative view give the opposite side of view

Criticism of Alternative
demolish the opposite view by using its weakness
view

Your view explain reasons and techniques to support your view

Conclusion Summary
 Conclusion
A Good Conclusion must:
***Remember NEVER add
Rephrase the question. any new information to it.
Summarize the main ideas.
Look to the future.

Top Tip

Conclusion is the end of the essay

which the reader will remember
most, so it should be clear and
avoid confusing the reader.
 A FOREST

A F O R E S T
Anecdote Fact Opinion Rhetoric Expert Statistic Triple
al
Questio
Telling your Real Point of Asking Expert Research 3
own story event view n that
question statement powerful
that can doesnt any and
be answer effective
prove. words.
 A FOREST
Technique Example
Fact 5 to 53 facial muscles are used
when you smiling.
Opinion They smile that means they are
happy.
Rhetorical Question Nobody like to people who always
be stressful, do you?
Expert Scientists say smiling can extend 7
years of your life time.
Statistic About 80% of people who smile
live longer that the people who
didnt smile.

Triple Smiling makes you become more

friendly, attractive and relax.
 Targeting Grade

Grade C Grade A

Relevant points with an Well-developed logical

attempt to develop some points.
of the ideas. Clearly linked each
You do not repeat points stage.
to emphasize the Sequencing sentences
important points. and paragraphs which
The sequencing of the are easy to follow.
paragraphs is
satisfactory but it could
be more smoothly
linked.
 Connective
Remember to use them to link your ideas and paragraphs.

Example
Adding new supporting moreover, in addition, furthermore
information
Offering a different in contrast, on the other hand,
viewpoint however, nevertheless, despite,
but, while
Restarting a point for as stated earlier, to recap
impact
Explaining cause and effect as a result, because, consequently
 Exam Style Question
Honest people never win. What are your views?

To hate people is always wrong. Argue a case for or

against this view.

Everything we learn is useful. Argue for or against this

statement.

Dreams are important in our lives. Discuss this view.

The small things that we own are the most precious. Do

you agree?