Chapter 9: Argumentative Essay I

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Miguel & TAs

(Amy & Evan)英文寫作基礎

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Pre-Discussion Task

Separating the Sexes,

Just for the Tough Years

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Class Task

Your 3 strongest arguments

Your supportive data

Your rebuttals

Your structure

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Argumentative Essays Essay

An essay in which you agree or disagree with an issue, using reasons to support your opinion.

Possible topics:

•The U.S. Declaration of Independence states that “all men are created equal.” Agree or disagree with this statement. Support your opinion with reasons and examples.

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Possible Steps

Brainstorming (researching)

Taking a position

Finding supportive data

Adding & deleting

Outlining

Drafting

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Possible Structures

Pattern 1:

One-side-points organization

Pattern 2:

Block organization

Pattern 3:

Point-by-point organization

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Introduction

The introductory paragraph of the model contains anexplanation of the issue, which is a necessary part of an argumentative essay.

You may also begin an argumentative essay with a more engaging introduction. If you do so, you need to explain the issue in the second introductory paragraph.

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One-Side-Point Pattern

1. Intro

2. Body Paragraphs

2. Your 1st Argument

3. Your 2nd Argument

4. Your 3rd Argument

5. Conclusion

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Block Pattern

1. Intro

Explanation of the issue

TSS

2. Body Paragraphs

Block 1

2. Summary of the other side’s points

3. Rebuttals

Block 2

4. Your first arguments

5. Conclusion (including a summary of your points)

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Point-by-Point Pattern

1. Intro

a. Explanation of the issue, including a summary

of the other side’s argument

b. TSS

2. Body

2. Other side’s 1st P./ and rebuttal

3. Other side’s 2nd P./ and rebuttal

4. Other side’s 3rd P./ and rebuttal

5. Conclusion (including a summary of your points)

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TSS

The TSS in an argumentative essay states clearly your position.

Possible TSS: 3 methods

•Stating only the topic and your position

•Containing the opposing point of view in the subordinate structure and your point of view in the main clause.

•Connecting the opposing point of view with your view with transition signals of contrast.

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TSS 1: Stating only the topic and your position

Curfew laws are unfair and should be abolished.

In my opinion, stem cell research should receive the full support of our government.

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TSS 2:

• Containing the opposing point of view in the subordinatestructure and your point of view in the main clause.

• Examples:

–Despite the claims that curfew laws are necessary to control juvenile gangs, curfew laws are clearly unconstitutional.

–Although there are certainly reasons to be cautious with stem cell research or any new technology, I believe that its potential benefits far outweigh its dangers.

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TSS 3:

• Connecting the opposing point of view with your view with transition signals of contrast.

• Examples:

–Smokers say that they have a right to smoke in spite of the fact that smoking will kill them.

–Whereas it may be true that the US Constitution gives citizens the right to own weapons, the men who wrote the Constitution lived in a different time.

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