COMPOSING
ARGUMENTATIVE Q3 MODULE 1 ENGLISH 10
ESSAY
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
CHALLENGE 1: “IT IS WHAT IT IS!”
Direction: Choose the letter of the best answer.
1. What is an argument?
A. an idea that supports the claim
B. a mere statement
C. A and B
2. It is also called the gateway of an essay.
A. Introduction
B. Body
C. Conclusion
3. Which type of writing has differing points
of view?
A. Descriptive Writing
B. Informative Writing
C. Argumentative Writing
4. What is the hook in writing?
A. the main idea
B. the closing sentence of the conclusion
C. how you engage your reader in the beginning
5. The Criticism that asserts that a great deal
of meaning in a text lies with how the reader
responds to it.
A. Reader-Response
B. Reading-Response
C. Responsive-Reading
OBJECTIVES:
Define an argumentative essay.
Distinguish the structure of an argumentative
essay.
Discuss the key parts of a strong argument.
Explore:
Issue
Evidence Argumentative Argument
Essay
Claim
ISSUE
An idea about which the opinions of people are
different.
Example: Should people be encouraged to travel
by bicycle rather than by car?
CLAIM
A statement by an author about an issue that
has a significant amount of disagreement about
it, also known as a position, stand, or point of
view.
Example: People should be encouraged to
travel by bicycle rather than by car.
ARGUMENT
An idea that supports the claim and
needs supporting evidences
Example: Maintaining a bicycle is
less expensive than a car.
EVIDENCE
Facts in the real world that can be used
to support an argument
Example: The parts of a bicycle are
much cheaper than the parts of a car.
ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAY
A piece of writing that takes a
stance on an issue
Presents evidences for a claim in
order to let the reader know why it
is more favorable.
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT
TO LEARN HOW TO
WRITE AN
ARGUMENTATIVE
Learning
ESSAY?how to write an argumentative essay will
help you to develop critical thinking and research
skills along with developing how to rationally
defend a position.
STRUCTURE OF AN
ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAY
1. INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH
The first paragraph of your essay should
outline the topic, provide three background
information, outline the evidence you will
present and state your thesis.
STRUCTURE OF AN
ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAY
2. THESIS STATEMENT
This is part of your first paragraph. It
is as concise, one-sentence summary
of your main point and claim.
HOW TO WRITE A THESIS
STATEMENT
1. Turn the topic into a question and answer it.
For example: In your tittle or introduction, you
could pose the question.
“What is the best type of sandwich?”
And then answer with your thesis statement:
“The best type of sandwich is peanut butter
and jelly.”
HOW TO WRITE A THESIS
STATEMENT
2. State an argument—and then prove it.
Introduce an idea that contrasts with
your belief, and immediately explain why
you disagree with it.
HOW TO WRITE A THESIS
STATEMENT
3. Briefly outline your main points.
Introduce your main point and explain how
you’ll back it up.
For example: “You can turn a peanut butter and
jelly sandwich into a gourmet meal by using
artisanal bread, toasting the bread and adding
more toppings.”
STRUCTURE OF AN
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
3. BODY PARAGRAPHS
Each body paragraph should cover a
different idea or piece of evidence and
contain a topic sentence that clearly and
concisely explain why the reader should
agree with your position.
STRUCTURE OF AN
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY
3. BODY PARAGRAPHS
Body Paragraphs are where you back up your
claims with examples, research, statistics,
studies, and text citations. Address opposing
points of view and disapprove them or explain
why you disagree with them should be
included here.
An argumentative essay is a kind of writing that aims to make
the reader agree with the writer’s opinion about a controversial
or a debatable issue. An argument in academic writing is
usually a main idea, often called a claim or thesis statement,
backed up with evidence that supports the idea. A claim is the
main argument of an essay and the writer’s position on a
problem or issue. Here are some examples.
1.“Filipino should be the medium of instruction in Philippine
schools because it isthe national language and it is already
developed yet the students have notmastered it.”
2.“Education is the key that balances the opportunities between
the rich and thepoor.”
In writing an argumentative essay, claims or
arguments should be developed and supported
by evidences. You cannot write an
argumentative essay just by solely stating your
opinion on an issue. Your evidence can come
from what you already know, from expert
opinions, and from reliable sources like books
and articles. You must use facts, reasons,
evidence or examples to support your claim as
valid.
The argumentative essay has the following
features:
[Link] and explains the issue or case through
the claim or argument;
[Link] reasons and supports these reasons with
facts, proof or evidences; and,
[Link] or proves wrong the opposing arguments.
In addition, the argumentative essay has the following
parts:
[Link]. This is where you state your claim, introduce the
problem and give background information needed for the argument and
the thesis statement. The thesis statement is a short statement
summarizing the main point or claim of your essay.
[Link]. This part contains the reasons. Note that each paragraph must
contain one reason and the details supporting the stated reason or claim.
The supporting details may include examples, statistics, personal
experiences or quotations. The body also contains the counterclaim. A
counterclaim is an opinion or an evidence that others may bring up
against your argument. The counterclaim must be accepted and refuted.
[Link]. The conclusion restates the main
claim and gives one or twogeneral statements
which exactly summarizes the arguments and
support the main claim or thesis statement of your
essay. You can also end your essaywith quotations
or call to action. Remember to conclude with a
strongstatement.
Here are several techniques in developing
argumentative claims that can help you write an
objective and logical essay.
[Link]. This is used in comparing two things for the
purpose of explanation or clarification. It is assumed that
two things similar in one aspect are alikein another
aspect. You may also use metaphors as analogies. Here
is an example.
Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what
you are going to get.
[Link]-Contrast. This technique is used to present
similarities and/or differences of two major concepts. Read
the example.
The most commonly cited advantage of distance learning
is the flexibility and accessibility it offers. Rather than
being required to travel to a specific location every week),
students can participate from anywhere with an internet
connection. However, distance learning presents its own
accessibility challenges; not all students have a stable
internet connection and a computer or other device with
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