研究生英语写作第五次.pptxVIP

Warm-UpYou have one minute to write as many single words as possible. For example: orange run sky baby tower head dog bird go run boot traditional heat rubber hand friend blossom pearls horse race under toilet fast night street computer yellow farm tree telephone girl sometimes jump…第一页，共三十五页。 Warm-UpNow write using the words. You must use each word in the exact order you have written them down. For example: orange run sky baby tower head dog bird go run boot traditional heat rubber hand I was eating an orange while doing my morning run around the block. Looking up towards the sky, I saw a baby falling from a nearby tower…第二页，共三十五页。  Unit 5 Writing an Argument ?第三页，共三十五页。 The Nature of Argument WritingThere is no one to argue against…Thus, the writer must try to create an Internal ArgumentAn Internal Argument is created by a) arguing fairly b) considering the opposing argument c) taking a position by presenting relevant information that strengthens your argument第四页，共三十五页。 Two Things to Consider:Support OrganizationSupporting StatementsNot only opinionsEnough convincing statements (Elaborating)Showing the opposite point of view 2. Organization 第五页，共三十五页。 What can be used in an Argument?1. Facts2. Opinions3. An Outside Authority4. Personal Experience5. Statistics第六页，共三十五页。 1. Fact 2. Opinion: What is it?What is a fact?Definition: A fact is something that cannot be reasonably disputed. A fact is not debatable because it can be proved and there can be no doubt about its truth.第七页，共三十五页。 Fact?Beijing is the capital of China.Maradona, from Argentina, was the world’s greatest football player.Buying a home in Beijing is expensive.Guns kill people.Smoking cigarettes can cause cancer.Too much reading causes peoples’ eyesight to worsen.Remember…Can it be proved? Is there any doubt about its truth?Can it be reasonably disputed?第八页，共三十五页。 2. OpinionsOpinions are key to argumentative writing, but they should not be the only defense used. 第九页，共三十五页。 3. Using an Outside