THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

It is a group of paragraphs that develop one central idea.

Unlike the paragraph, the essay is a more formal composition. Each
paragra ph in an essay has a designed function

1. Introduction: The introduction is usually one paragraph

(sometimes two or more) that introduces the topic to be
discussed and the central idea (the thesis statement) of the
essay.
2. Developmental paragraphs: They develop various aspects of
the topic and the central idea. They may discuss causes,
effects, reasons, examples, processes, classifications, or points
of comparison and contrast. They may also describe or narrate.
3. Conclusion: This paragraph concludes the thought developed
in It is similar to the topic sentence in that it contains an
expression of an attitude, opinion, or idea about a topic; unlike
the topic sentence, however, the thesis statement is broader
and expresses the controlling idea for the entire essay.
the essay. It is the closing word

what id the thesis stetament?

It is similar to the topic sentence in that it contains an
expression of an attitude, opinion, or idea about a topic; unlike
the topic sentence, however, the thesis statement is broader
and expresses the controlling idea for the entire essay.
It should be expressed in a complete sentence.
It expresses an opinion, attitude or idea.
It should express an opinion, not a fact. It is a statement that
someone could disagree with. Therefore, it is a statement that
needs to be explained or proved.
It should express only one idea toward one topic; if a thesis
statement contains two or more ideas, the essay runs the risk of
lacking unity and coherence.

The Argumentative Essay

An argumentative essay attepmts to change the readers mind, to
convince the reader to agree with the point of view or opinion of the
writer. Therefore, the argumentative essay attempts to be highly
persuasive or logical.
The argumentative thesis takes a side of an issue; frequently it
proposes a course of action (often expressed by the modal should):

State University should not require students to take physical

education courses.
To begin with, assume that the reader disagrees with you. What
reasons do you think they must use to support their opinion? Identify
and understand your opponents reasons. If you just argue your own
reasons, you are not likely to convince the readers at all.
Think of the reasons in support of the thesis (pros) and the reasons
against (cons) it.
Supporting and explaining the reasons

Use facts to support your point. Facts include data that have been
objectively proved and are generally accepted, such as historical
facts, scientific data, statistics, and so forth.
Examples and opinions of experts are also useful
Refuting and conceding the opposition
Since there are two sides to the issue, and since you- the writer- want
to convince the reader that you are right, not only must you prove
your own case, but you should also prove that the opponent is wrong,
or at least that your points are more valid or significant. In refutation,
you will deal with the opponents reasons and show that yours are
more valid or superior. However, if the opponent makes some valid
points, you will want to concede them, or agree that they are valid,
and then go on to argue your own points.