广东医科大学：《英语写作》课程电子教案（PPT教学课件）13 TEM8-argumentation Essay

出 Argumentative Essay

Argumentative Essay

What is argument? o Argument is a way to settle disputes and discover truth. o In an argumentative essay,certain ideas could be made clear and sufficient evidence could be presented. o In this kind of essay,we not only give information but also present an argument with the PROS (supporting ideas)and CONS (opposing ideas)of an argumentative issue.We should clearly take our stand and write as if we are trying to persuade an opposing audience to adopt new beliefs or behavior.The primary objective is to persuade people to change beliefs that many of them do not want to change

P23-25 Stasis model 1 conjecture 2 definition 3 quality 4 policy

P23-25 Stasis model 1 conjecture 2 definition 3 quality 4 policy

The Structure of an argumentative essay Thesis Statement First part (Conjecture

The Structure of an argumentative essay Thesis Statement First part (Conjecture )

The Structure of an argumentative essay First part (definition) Second part

The Structure of an argumentative essay Second part First part (definition)

The Structure of an argumentative essay First part Second part (quality）

The Structure of an argumentative essay Second part First part (quality)

The Structure of an argumentative essay First part Second part Third part Conclusion (policy)

The Structure of an argumentative essay Second part Third part First part Conclusion (policy)

The Structure of an argumentative essay First part Second part Third part A complete argumentation

The Structure of an argumentative essay Second part Third part First part A complete argumentation

Example:Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged)by human activity,while others argue that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live.What is your opinion?

Example: Some people believe that the Earth is being harmed (damaged) by human activity, while others argue that human activity makes the Earth a better place to live. What is your opinion?

First Part:Introduction Think of the introduction as having a funnel shape General statement (hook) Specific information Thesis

Think of the introduction as having a funnel shape: First Part: Introduction General statement (hook) Specific information Thesis