1. Define : An argumentative essay is an essay in which you agree or disagree with an issue, using reasons to support your opinion. Your goal is to convince your reader that your opinion is right .
2. The function :To prove that your opinion about some fact, problem or phenomenon is correct or more truthful than others
3. three part
3.1. A.Introductory paragraph - an explanation of issue - provide background information necessary to understand your argument and state your thesis (summary of your main point)
3.2. B. Body paragraph - comprise three or more paragraphs that explain the reason why you support your thesis A. Paragraph 1 (Topic sentence, explain topic sentence, example) B. Paragraph 2 (Topic sentence, explain topic sentence, example) C. Paragraph 3 (Topic sentence, explain topic sentence, example)
3.3. C. Conclusion - restates your thesis and summaries all of the arguments
4. Organization of argumentative essays
4.1. 1.Block pattern
4.1.1. structure : 1, Introduction - Explaination of the issue - thesis statement 2, Body Block 1 A. summary of other side’s arguments B. rebuttal to the first argument C. rebuttal to the second argument D. rebuttal to the third argument Block 2 E. your fisrt argument F .your second argument G. your third argument 3, Conclusion -may include a summary of your point of view
4.2. Point-by-point pattern
4.2.1. structure 1, Introduction - explaination of the issue , including a summary of the other side’s arguments - thesis statement 2, Body A. State of the other side’s first argument and rebuttal with your own counterargument B. State of the other side’s second argument and rebuttal with your own counterargument C. State of the other side’s third argument and rebuttal with your own counterargument 3, Conclusion -may include a summary of your point of view