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Argumentative essay ppt

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This document provides instructions on how to write an argumentative essay. It explains that an argumentative essay aims to persuade the reader of the author's opinion on a controversial issue. It should include a thesis, reasons supporting the thesis with evidence, a counterclaim presenting an opposing viewpoint, and a rebuttal refuting the counterclaim. The document also provides guidance on considering the audience, developing the thesis and reasons, incorporating a counterclaim and rebuttal, and determining essay structure.

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The Argumentative Essay
What is an Argumentative Essay?  The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to accept—or seriously consider--your opinion on a controversial issue  Has five parts: Thesis (Claim), Reasons, Evidence, Counterclaim, Rebuttal  (plus Introduction and Conclusion)
Consider your Audience  Whom are you trying to reach?  What do they already know about your topic?  What is your relationship with your audience and how does it impact your word choice and tone?
THESIS/CLAIM  Your opinion or position on an issue  Must be supported with reasons and evidence  Evidence can include quotes, facts, and data  Evidence MUST be explained
REASONS  Your reasons support the thesis and form argument with your evidence.  Typical supporting paragraph structure goes like this: topic sentence (A reason why your thesis is correct), then evidence/support of that reason. Finally, include an explanation of the evidence.  Be sure to repeat a similar structure with every body paragraph
COUNTER CLAIM  Consider the opposite side  Argues against your claim  Turn against your argument to challenge it  Then turn back to reaffirm your position
REBUTTAL  Turn back to your original position  Responds to and refutes* issues presented by the counterclaim  *Refute-prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
The Opposing Side  Ask these questions:  1. Who might disagree with my position? Why?  2. What reasons do people have for disagreeing with me?  3. What evidence would support an opposing argument?
Counter Claim  Key phrases to use:  One might object that...  It might seem that...  It's true that...  Admittedly...  Of course...
EXAMPLE  CLAIM: “More Americans are choosing low-carb diets because the media promotes low-carb diets as the new way to a skinnier body.”  COUNTER CLAIM: “Some Americans don't watch television commercials because they own a DVR or Tivo, but most Americans are exposed to other forms of advertisement in magazines, newspapers, and highway billboards.
Where to put it?  Introduction w/Thesis  Reason 1 w/Evidence  Reason 2 w/Evidence  Counter Claim/Rebuttal  Conclusion w/Restated Thesis  Each of these will be one paragraph!

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Argumentative essay ppt

  • 2. What is an Argumentative Essay?  The purpose of an argumentative essay is to persuade the reader to accept—or seriously consider--your opinion on a controversial issue  Has five parts: Thesis (Claim), Reasons, Evidence, Counterclaim, Rebuttal  (plus Introduction and Conclusion)
  • 3. Consider your Audience  Whom are you trying to reach?  What do they already know about your topic?  What is your relationship with your audience and how does it impact your word choice and tone?
  • 4. THESIS/CLAIM  Your opinion or position on an issue  Must be supported with reasons and evidence  Evidence can include quotes, facts, and data  Evidence MUST be explained
  • 5. REASONS  Your reasons support the thesis and form argument with your evidence.  Typical supporting paragraph structure goes like this: topic sentence (A reason why your thesis is correct), then evidence/support of that reason. Finally, include an explanation of the evidence.  Be sure to repeat a similar structure with every body paragraph
  • 6. COUNTER CLAIM  Consider the opposite side  Argues against your claim  Turn against your argument to challenge it  Then turn back to reaffirm your position
  • 7. REBUTTAL  Turn back to your original position  Responds to and refutes* issues presented by the counterclaim  *Refute-prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.
  • 8. The Opposing Side  Ask these questions:  1. Who might disagree with my position? Why?  2. What reasons do people have for disagreeing with me?  3. What evidence would support an opposing argument?
  • 9. Counter Claim  Key phrases to use:  One might object that...  It might seem that...  It's true that...  Admittedly...  Of course...
  • 10. EXAMPLE  CLAIM: “More Americans are choosing low-carb diets because the media promotes low-carb diets as the new way to a skinnier body.”  COUNTER CLAIM: “Some Americans don't watch television commercials because they own a DVR or Tivo, but most Americans are exposed to other forms of advertisement in magazines, newspapers, and highway billboards.
  • 11. Where to put it?  Introduction w/Thesis  Reason 1 w/Evidence  Reason 2 w/Evidence  Counter Claim/Rebuttal  Conclusion w/Restated Thesis  Each of these will be one paragraph!