9.1 What is an argumentative essay英国文学导读.pdf

Chapter 9 What is an Argumentative Essay Sample Argumentative Questions Do you agree or disagree with the following statement? “Young people enjoy life more than older people do.” Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. Some young adults want independence from their parents as soon as possible. Other young adults prefer to live with their families for a longer time. Which of these situations do you think is better? Use specific reasons and examples to support your opinion. Why should I learn to write argumentative essays? 1. Arguments are all around us:  Part of daily conversations  Part of inner conflicts 2. Argumentation develops independent thinking:  Take a position  Support opinions with solid reasons  Support reasons with solid evidence 3. Benefits:  Clear, logical reasoning  Sound and compelling arguments  Class discussions  Persuading people  Identifying flaws of arguments  A better critic. Unique feature for argumentations Discuss and refute the other side’s reasons  All sides considered  Reasonable and open-minded  More convincing Structure of argumentative essays Two commonly used organization patterns Block pattern I. Introduction  Explanation of the issue  Thesis statement II. Body Block 1 A. Summary of other sides arguments B. Rebuttal to the first argument C. Rebuttal to the second argument 
 D. Rebuttal to the third argument 
 Block 2 
 A. Your first argument 
 B. Your second argument C. Your third argument 
 III. Conclusion  It may include a summary of your poi