1. What is the argumentative essay?
1.1. An argumentative essay is an essay in which you AGREE or DISAGREE with an issue, using reasons to support your opinion
2. Organization of Argumentative essay
2.1. Block Pattern
2.1.1. Introduction
2.1.1.1. Explanation of the issue
2.1.1.2. Thesis statement
2.1.2. Body
2.1.2.1. Block 1
2.1.2.1.1. Summary of other side's arguments
2.1.2.1.2. Rebuttal to the first argument
2.1.2.1.3. Rebuttal to the second argument
2.1.2.1.4. Rebuttal to the third argument
2.1.2.2. Block 2
2.1.2.2.1. Your first argument
2.1.2.2.2. Your second argument
2.1.2.2.3. Your third argument
2.1.3. Conclusion
2.1.3.1. May include a summary of your point of view
2.2. Point - by - Point Pattern
2.2.1. Introduction
2.2.1.1. Explanation of the issue, including a summary of the other side's arguments
2.2.1.2. Thesis statement
2.2.2. Body
2.2.2.1. Statement of the other side's first argument and rebuttal with your own counter argument
2.2.2.2. Second argument
2.2.2.3. Third argument
2.2.3. Conclusion
2.2.3.1. May include a summary of your point of view
3. STRUCTURES
3.1. Opening
3.1.1. It is often said that.../Many people claim that...:
3.1.2. In this day and age.../Nowadays.../ These days...
3.1.3. We live in an age when many of us are... ....is a hotly-debated topic that often divides opinion: ...is often discussed yet rarely understood
3.1.4. The following essay takes a look at both sides of the argument
3.2. Introsucing Points
3.2.1. Firstly, let us take a look at..../ To start with,...
3.2.2. Secondly,....Thirdly,.... Furthermore,..../In addition,.../What is more, .../On top of that,...
3.2.3. Another point worth noting is.../ Another factor to consider is.... Lastly,.../Finally,..../ Last but not least...:
3.3. Opinions
3.3.1. As far as I’m concerned, .... From my point of view,.... In my opinion, .... Personally speaking,.... My own view on the matter is
3.4. Conclusing
3.4.1. To sum up, ..../ In conclusion, ......
3.4.2. All things considered, .... Taking everything into consideration, ....