QUARTER 3

MODULE 1:
Argumentative
Essay
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and provides an overview of the
arguments you will make in your body
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arguments you will make in your body
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important historical dates, an explenation or
who the subject affects or current laws.

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who the subject affects or current laws.

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his own view and try to refute counterview
about an issue

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Argumentative
Essays
Argument
Argument is defined as “a reason or reasons
why you support or oppose an idea or
suggestion, or the process of explaining these
reasons” in Cambridge dictionary. In our daily
life, we try to solve our problems by discussing
about various issues or clarify our views about
any issue by observing arguments.
 Argumentative Essay
Argumentative essay is a kind of text
in which an author supports his own
view and try to refute counterview
about an issue. The author aims to
lead readers to think just like himself
in this kind of texts.
A brief guide to writing

Argumentative essays
A. PARTS
INTRODUCTION
A. HOOK
The hook is an introduction that catches the reader’s attention. Argumentative essays
can start with facts ,statistics,qoutes, or anecdotes that reference the topic of the essay.
Make sure the introduction is interesting enough to “hook” your readers into wanting to
read more. Once you have written the first sentence, you want to connect the
information to what you ultimately try to prove by leading into your thesis statement.

Example:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 2,700 teen
drivers between the ages of 16 and 19 died in 2010 and over 282,000 were injured.
Despite their desire to want to get behind the wheel, teen drivers simply aren’t ready
to take on the responsibilities of driving yet.
 B. THESIS
A thesis statement is a statement is a sentence that explains what you are trying
to prove and provides an overview of the arguments you will make in your body
paragraphs. The thesis acts as a roadmap for the rest of your paper. Do not worry
about going into too much detail about what your arguments will be: instead,
focus on writing a clear, concise statement that hints at the topics you plan to
discuss.

Example:
The legal driving age should be changed to 20 because teen
drivers are more likely to cause accident and they are not mature
enough to understand the reprecussions of their actions.
 C. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Though not always required in an argumentative essay, a background paragraph
may be vital to your paper if there is information that your audience needs to be
aware of to understand your topic. This might include important historical dates,
an explenation of who the subject affects, or current laws. This paragraph is not
trying to prove a point. It is simply providing information to help the audience
understand the topic.

Example:
Driver’s license requirments are set by government of every country. Therefore, the
legal driving age varies from country to country. All countries allow drivers to have
unrestricted licenses at the age of 18. Most countries allow teenagers as young as 16 to
have restricted license, meaning they can drive as long as they are with a parent or
guardian.
 II. BODY PARAGRAPHS
The body paragraphs are where you will explain the evidence you
have to support your thesis statement. Your body paragraph should
start with a topic sentence written in your own words. You should
sthen include some form of rhetoric (such as a fact or statistics, an
emotional anecdote, or a law) that provides support for your topic
sentence.
Finally, the body paragraphs should contain a sentence that
explains how the evidence you have provided proves your overall
point.
 III. REFUTATION
The writer acknowledges the opposition to not do so, me be considered
cowardice,dishonesty , or weakness. However, acknowledgement does not
imply agreement. In this portion of the essay, the writer needs to “refute” or
disagree intelligently with the opposition
A Gentle Reminder from Lester Faigly and Jack Selzers’ Good Reasons:

1. “Try to think of yourself as engaged not so much in winning over

your audience as in counting your audience’s cooperation”

2. “Show that you understand a genuinely respect your listener’s or

reader’s position even if you think the position is ultimately wrong.”
 "THE SCHOOL UNIFORM QUESTION":
TITLE

INTRODUCTION

THE DEBATE OVER SCHOOL UNIFORMS HAS SPARKED INTENSE DISCUSSION AMONG EDUCATORS, PARENTS AND STUDENTS.
WHILE SOME ARGUE UNIFORMS RESTRICT PERSONAL EXPRESSION, OTHERS BELIEVE THEY PROMOTE DISCIPLINE AND EQUALITY.
THIS ESSAY ARGUES THAT IMPLEMENTING SCHOOL UNIFORMS IS ESSENTIAL FOR MAINTAINING A FOCUSED AND INCLUSIVE
LEARNING ENVIRONMENT.

BODY

SCHOOL UNIFORMS OFFER NUMEROUS BENEFITS. THEY REDUCE SOCIOECONOMIC DISPARITIES, MINIMIZING BULLYING AND
SOCIAL CONFLICTS BASED ON CLOTHING CHOICES. UNIFORMS ALSO FOSTER A PROFESSIONAL ATMOSPHERE, ENCOURAGING
STUDENTS TO CONCENTRATE ON ACADEMICS RATHER THAN FASHION. ADDITIONALLY, UNIFORMS SIMPLIFY MORNING ROUTINES,
REDUCING PEER PRESSURE AND DISTRACTIONS. CRITICS ARGUE UNIFORMS INFRINGE UPON PERSONAL EXPRESSION, BUT
SCHOOLS CAN BALANCE INDIVIDUALITY WITH STRUCTURED OPTIONS LIKE EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS AND CREATIVE PROJECTS.

CONCLUSION

SCHOOL UNIFORMS PROVIDE A FAIR, FOCUSED AND PRODUCTIVE EDUCATIONAL SETTING. BY ADOPTING UNIFORMS, SCHOOLS
PRIORITIZE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, EQUALITY AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. UNIFORMS ARE NOT RESTRICTIVE, BUT
RATHER, LIBERATING – FREEING STUDENTS FROM FASHION PRESSURES AND ALLOWING THEM TO GROW INTELLECTUALLY AND
PERSONALLY.
B. PURPOSE
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 writting an argumentative essay, assume that your reader
disagrees with you, but remember your reader is no less
intelligent than you.
~Write objectively,logically, and respectfully.
 Some Useful Transitional Expressions
If you want to: Use these transitional expressions:

Add then,besides,beyond that,first,(second,third,last,and so on), for one

thing,further more,in addition,in fact,moreover,next,what is more

Compare also, as well,both(neither),in the same way, in like, manner, likewise, similarity

Contrast although,be that as it may, but, even though, however, in contrast, instead

Emphasize above all, especially, in fact, in particular, indeed

Summarize all in all, finally, in any event,in brief, in conclusion, in other words,
lastly
QUIZ TIME!!!
PART 1
1. an intoduction that catches the readers
attention.
2. though not always required in an argumentative
essay but this may be vital to your paper if there is
information that your audience needs to be aware of
to understand the topic.
3. a sentence that explains what you are trying to
prove and provides an overview of the arguments
you will make in your body paragraph.
4. a reason or reasons why you support or oppose
an idea or suggestion, or the process of explaning
these reasons.
5. where you will explain the evidences you have to
support your thesis statement.
6. a writer acknowledges the opposition to not do
so, may be considered cowardice, dishonesty, or
weakness.
7. a kind of text which an author supports his own view
and try to refute counterview about an issue.
 For 8-10 give me some
transitional expressions if you
want to ADD something in your
essay.
PART 2 1. "The School Uniform Question":
2pts each
2. Introduction

The debate over school uniforms has sparked intense discussion among educators, parents and students. While some argue uniforms
restrict personal expression, others believe they promote discipline and equality. This essay argues that implementing school
uniforms is essential for maintaining a focused and inclusive learning environment.

3. Body

School uniforms offer numerous benefits. They reduce socioeconomic disparities, minimizing bullying and social conflicts based on
clothing choices. Uniforms also foster a professional atmosphere, encouraging students to concentrate on academics rather than
fashion. Additionally, uniforms simplify morning routines, reducing peer pressure and distractions. Critics argue uniforms infringe
upon personal expression, but schools can balance individuality with structured options like extracurricular clubs and creative
projects.

4. Conclusion

School uniforms provide a fair, focused and productive educational setting. By adopting uniforms, schools prioritize academic
achievement, equality and character development. Uniforms are not restrictive, but rather, liberating – freeing students from fashion
pressures and allowing them to grow intellectually and personally.
for 2pts

5. What is argumentative essay?

explain in 1 sentence
Thank you for
listening.