Great Writing 5 - Reading Pages

Great Writing 5 - Unit 7 - Argument Essay - Final Exam

                                      

 

In order to prepare for your own written Argument essay #4 for final exam, please read the following pages from Great Writing 5 textbook:

Read the following pages from Unit 7:

144 to 146 (top)

• Definition of an Argument essay (144)
• Organizing an Argument essay (see bottom of page 144 and top of 145). This is how you will organize your essay: five paragraphs - Introduction, three body paragraphs, one conclusion
• Body par#1 -first point, Body par.#2 - second point, body par.#3 - third point with counterargument and refutation
• Counter argument and Refutation (body par. #3) - with quote from article
• Quote from one of the Articles to be included in body par#3
• How to select your topic for Argument (146)

149-150 - Read Argument Essay on "Studying Abroad" - GOOD MODEL ESSAY - study this essay's structure and details - very good model to help write your own essay.

Notice how the Thesis Statement, Topic Sentences, and body paragraphs link together. While this essay has four body paragraphs, your Argument essay will have Three (3 body paragraphs).

152 - Sample Argument Thesis Statements

154 - Adding Counterargument (outside source) and Refutation (your point)

           Using Transitions - very important

Understand the importance, once again, of Organization. This starts with your outline. 

In writing an Argument essay, sometimes called a Persuasive Essay, you will continue to write the five-paragraph essay. However, your three body paragraphs should be organized in this manner:

Body paragraph #1 - Your argument #1 with supporting details.  

Body paragraph #2 - Your second point in favor of your position & details. 

Body paragraph #3 - Counter argument with your Refutation for point #3 (quote from one of the two posted articles)

Conclusion - wrap up and restatement of your Thesis point

 

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