ARGUMENTATIVE

TEXTS
 Do you agree if
Doctor Ben Carson
has been able to
gain his
achievements due
to his talent or
natural ability, not
only his efforts?

TALENT GIVES YOU A HEAD START,

BUT HARD WORK MAKES YOU FINISH THE RACE.
-Anonymous-
CNN Health.
mp4
Medical care should be given free
for everyone.

PRO CONTRA
(supporting (opposing
the idea) the idea)
 WRITE YOUR ARGUMENTS
ABOUT THE ISSUE
IN AN ARGUMENTATIVE TEXT!
ARGUMENTATIVE TEXTS
It is a text not only giving readers
information but also presenting
an argument to show in which
side (pro or con) the writer is.

The objective of writing an

argumentative text is to persuade
the opposing side to adopt new
beliefs.
 Generic Structure

PARAGRAPH 1
 It is the introduction paragraph consisting a
thesis statement.
 In an argumentative text, it states the issue/
premise the essay will address.
 It also states your opinion in the matter (pro
or con) and outlines what you are going to
write in the next paragraph(s) to support your
opinion.
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PARAGRAPH 2 (AND 3)
 They are the body paragraphs.
 In an argumentative text, they support
arguments for your position.
 You need to show why you are in a particular
side by explaining your arguments clearly as
well as giving a real life or made up example
illustrating.
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PARAGRAPH 4
 It is the concluding paragraph.
 It rephrases and sums up your arguments
that have been presented.
 It may make a prediction or a
recommendation based on what you have
said as well.
 Language Feature

• When expressing your thesis statement

 Make it debateable
 Be narrow
 Use “should” or “ought to”
 Do not prove your arguments in thesis
statement
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• When presenting arguments
e.g.
I reckon …
From my point of view, …
I tend to feel that ...
• When pointing out the opposing arguments
e.g.
Opponents of this idea claims that ...
Those who disagree with this idea assert
that ...
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• When disagreeing with the opposing arguments
e.g.
After seeing this evidence, there is no way we can
agree with what they say.
Their arguments is irrelevant.
• When reaching the turning point
e.g.
However,
But,
On the other hand,
WRITING YOUR ESSAY
• Write your argumentative paragraph in 300-
350 words by following these steps below:
1. Outlining
2. Reviewing the outline
3. Writing first draft
4. Reviewing the first draft
5. Editing
6. Submitting the final writing
 EVALUATION
1. Generic Structure (25)
Stating the issue, showing a position by supporting it with
relevant arguments, and including conclusion
2. Language Features (25)
Using appropriate sentences to mention thesis statement as
well as support and/ or refute the opposing idea
3. Cohesion and Coherence (25)
Having unity of ideas presented and being logically
organized
4. Originality (25)
Using own sentences (not copy-pasting others’ ideas)