Purpose of Argumentative Essays @ An argument follows when two groups disagree about something. @ An argumentative essay is also one that attempts/tries to change the readers mind, to convince the reader to agree with the point of view of the writer. © Argumentative essays attempt to be highly persuasive and logical. ® When writing an argumentative essay assume that your reader disagrees with you, bu remember your reader is no /ess intelligent than you. © Write objectively, logically, and respectfully. Writing Argument Essays THESIS STATEMENT Your thesis statementin an argumentative essay must be strong and to the point. Often persuasive thesis statementsinclude the words “should,” “ought,” and “must.” Examples: *The death penalty should be abolished. “Cigarette smoking should be banned. “Teens who are are caught texting while driving ought to have their licenses revoked. Tuition rates must decrease.ARGUMENT WRITING CHEAT SHEET PURPOSE To inform an audience that your viewpoint deserves consideration ‘STRATEGY To present information on both sides of an issue by favoring one side and casting reasonable doubt about the merits of the other side PHRASES While it is true that... Opponents will claim... In spite of the fact... STYLE Logical Professional Detached ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Resources including claims and coun- fercaims are the keys to validating your position. PERSUASIVE WRITING CHEAT SHEET PURPOSE To move an audience to action or to convince an audience fo adopt your viewpoint STRATEGY To present information and opinions on one side of an issue by develop- ing a strong connection with a target eudience Passionate Personal Emotional ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Your feelings about the issue along with a call to action are the keys to ochieving your goal.Persuasive Writing |] Ineroductiors Making Your Point Osta other Ww te Fees secondly, th. Fa expe fetes Forts veesn—Funkemore infor cree fel tht Inadaten Fortes fe Lem siete. Ako Aceadene cca Ieseeran Fil Iesuppor ofthe. far Tenney Lkewse res fears Besides Endings ig Inrhosonevey Agen ar Nee On the other rand... Moreover. eset ate Tnthis stuation... Similarly, - = Sera | — stor ral heat 0 doubt Sy Specialy Weta f Tn big SB ten Cay oS because On the whole, ARGUMENTATIVE . ONE side only * general statement / hook + elaboration > > scope (ean incude a defntion) © thesis statement clearly stating the position (one side) of the author topic sentence + support ARGUMENT2 | topic sentence FOROR + support AGAINST topic sentence CONCLUSION summary of position & reas Hie tosschion * closing comments/final thoughts wiki-witeh— Contain ——— COI pinion ) lan