tries to change the reader’s mind by convincing the reader to agree with the writer’s point of view. highly persuasive and logical assumes that the reader disagrees with the writer should be noted that the reader is no less intelligent than the writer. should be written objectively and logically

1. Argumentative Essay
• tries to change the
reader’s mind by
convincing the
reader to agree with
the writer’s point of
view.

2. Argumentative Essay
• highly persuasive and
logical
• assumes that the reader
disagrees with the writer
• should be noted that the
reader is no less intelligent
than the writer.
• should be written
objectively and logically

3. Characteristics of an
Argumentative Essay
• Presents and explains
the issue or case
• Gives reasons and
supports these reasons o
prove its point
• Refutes (proves wrong)
opposing arguments

4. Parts of an Argumentative Essay
1.INTRODUCTION
• Introduces the
problem and gives
the background
information needed
for the argument.

5. Parts of an Argumentative Essay
2. BODY
• Contains the reasons
• Each paragraph talks about
one reason
• The reason is included in the
topic sentence and is supported
by details or materials.
• These supporting materials can
be examples, statistics,
personal experiences or
quotations.

6. Parts of an Argumentative Essay
3. CONCLUSION
• Restates the main claim
and gives one or two
general statements that
exactly summarize the
arguments and support
the main premise.

7. Parts of an Argumentative Essay
3. CONCLUSION
• Restates the main claim
and gives one or two
general statements that
exactly summarize the
arguments and support
the main premise.