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Since... Example :
So that... It is clear...
3. Reiteration
- Summarizing
Same idea, use different words.
Example :
Definition of Argumentation
Persuade
people to a particular action or
new behavior.
Generic Structure of Argumentative
Essay
1. Introduction
Example :
“ The news about 2018 National Examination for student in
Elementary School, Junior High School attracts attention of
many people in Indonesia………”
Generic Structure of Argumentative
Essay
2. Your Argument
Example :
“ Firstly, essay type of test is inefficient to be conducted
globally. Student from various places may have different
ability in explaining their answer.”
Generic Structure of Argumentative
Essay
4. Conclusion
Example :
“ From my explanation above, it is clear that national
examination in the form of essay will be a problem for both
teachers and students.”
Language features
ex : food stalls one of my favorite destination during my mealtime or when i’m hungry
4. Complex sentences
a complex sentence has one independent clause and at least one dependent clause
ex : another reason is that pedestarians have to walk along the gutters,which are dangerous for
them
5. Modal adverbs : should ,ought
ex: food stalls should not stand on the pavements.
firstly essay type of test is inefficient to be conducted globally. student form various places may have different ability in explaining
their answer for the test items
secondly, essay type of the test belongs to subjective test. the teacher or whoever check the students answer will find difficult in
deciding whether the answer is correct or wrong.
the last, student will face more pressure before,during and after the test if form of the test is in essay form, because they will not
be able to make the answer based on prediction.
from my explanation above , it is clear that national exam in the form of essay will be a problem for both student and the teacher
Comparison of Topic
Argumentation
•To change people’s points of view to accept new points of view
Argument IS...
* Making a claim based on FACTS
* Making counter-claims to arguments against your side
* Convinces the audience with proof
*Uses LOGIC
Argument is NOT...
* Yelling. Swearing. Ignoring.
* Based on emotion
Argument uses
1) Inductive Reasoning
2) Deductive Reasoning
Persuasive
To persuade or influence a reader’s thoughts or opinion on a particular topic
Persuasive is
* Claim based on opinion
* May not present any opposition
* Persuades by playing on emotions
* Seeks to make audience like your side/idea.
Persuasion uses Rhetorical Devices such as:
Rhetorical Questioning
Imagery
Alliteration
Figurative Language
Emotional Language
CONCLUSION
Definition of argumentation
1 : the act or process of forming reasons and of drawing conclusions and applying
them to a case in discussion
2 : debate, discussion
1. Introduction
Introduce your argument or take on the issue here with a thesis sentence. Introduce the evidence
and arguments supporting your case.
Example :
“ The news about 2018 National Examination for student in Elementary School, Junior High School
attracts attention of many people in Indonesia………”
2. Your Argument
Get into the general issue but do not specifically indentify your argument or opinion. Use biased
language that support your argument.
Example :
“ Firstly, essay type of test is inefficient to be conducted globally. Student from various places may
have different ability in explaining their answer.”
3. Opposing arguments
Address the arguments presented by those opposing your claim. Use language troughout that
suggest that their evidence is shaky, as well as explicity pointing out problems with their claims.
Example :
“ Most people consider it as “disaster” for the student. I think it is not only a disaster for students,
but also for the teachers.”
4. Conclusion
Restate what your argument is and summarise what you’ve done in the essay to support it. Here you
can discuss what the implications of your argument are.
Example :
“ From my explanation above, it is clear that national examination in the form of essay will be a
problem for both teachers and students.”
Learning suggestion