ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS :

1. An argumentative essay is a type of essay that presents

arguments about both sides of an issue. It could be that both
sides are presented equally balanced, or it could be that one
side is presented more forcefully than the other. It all depends
on the writer, and what side he supports the most.
PURPOSE :

 to present meaningful contribution to a field of research

 does what an expository essay does, but…
 more research and engagement with others’ opinions
 argument is fortified with more evidence
 often longer than expository essays
the argument should…

 be original
 be clearly situated in current discussions of the topic
 have some implications for the way that people should
understand the topic in future.

Types of Argumentative Essays

TYPES FOCUS THESIS TOPIC COMMON
SENTENCES CONCLUSION
favor one arguments/counter- Strength of pro
1. Debate option in of arguments position ; call to
opposition
Essays to others option support

2. Establish a Of data, warrants,

backing, rebuttals Summatation
Toulmin claim
Claim
Model
Essays
3. Weigh
relative strengths/ qualified call for
options and
Rogerian recommend Of weaknesses response; request for
Model strongest further study
issue
Essays
New course
4. Essays of Of reasons support
proposed plea, often
Persuasive action/new
idea issue view/course of emotional, for
action support
flawed
5. Satire position Of SIRV of benefits;
held up to
Essay ridicule issue call for action (ironic)
 using a qualities of
variety of
position/steps to
figures of
speech implementation

COMPARE AND CONTRAST

Compare and contrast essays

are multi-paragraph compositions that
explain ways
in which two (or occasionally more)
subjects are similar and different
In these essays, compare means
describing similarities between the
subjects.
EXAMPLE
To learn if the connection does exist in spite of
all the superficial differences it is necessary to
examine the goals of these activities relatively
to each other. If science is directed towards the
truth it is also possible to say that art is moving
in the same direction. Science demands truth
and is always very exact and categorical; it does
not accept any overshoots and is restricted by
scientific laws. It finds “mathematical” truth,
the truth that leads to changes.

Introduction

a.Hook
a hook is an introduction that catches
the reader’s attention.
make sure the introduction is interesting
enough to “hook” your reader
into wanting to read more.
Once you’ve written the sentence ,you
want to connect the information to what
you ultimately what to 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
gat behind the whee,teen driver’s simply
aren’t raedy to take on the
responsibilities of driving yet.

THESIS
. B Thesis

A Thesis is a sentence that explains

what are you trying to prove and
provides an overview of argument you
will make it in your body paragraph.
Focus on writing a clear,concise
statement that hints at the topics you
plan to discuss.

EXAMPLE
The Legal Driving Age should be change
to 20 because teen drivers are more
likely to cause accidents and they ae not
mature enough to understand the
repercussion of their actions.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

Is a vital to your paper if there is

information that your audience needs to
be aware of to understand your topic.
It is simple providing information to help
the audience to understand the topic.

EXAMPLE

Driver’s license requirements are set by

each set, not to federal government.
Therefore,the legal driving age varies
from sate to state.All the states,with the
 exception of maine, allow driver’s to
have a unrestricted licenses at the age
of 18.Maine’s age is 21.Most states
allows teenager as young as 16 to have
restricted licenses, usually meaning they
can drive as long as they are with a
parent or guardian.

BODY PARAGRAPHS

The body paragraphs are where you will explain the

evidence you have to support your thesis sta\tement.
Your body paragraphs should start with a topic
sentence written in your own words.
You should then include some form of rhetoric (such
as a fact of statistic ,an emotional anecdote,or a law
).that provide supports for your topic sentence.
Finally, the body paragraphs should contain a
sentence that explains how the evidence you’ve
provided proves your overall point.

EXAMPLE
 What is a claim?
A claim is a statement you make to support your
argument.
For example :
“bugs are highly nutritious and eating them can fix the
problem of hunger and malnutrition in the united states.”
 What is evidence?

For each claim you make, you need to provide supporting

evidence.Evidence is factual information from reliable
sources.

For example :

“ Researchers at the Food and Agricultural Organization of

the United States state that ‘Termites are rich in
protein,fatty acids,and other micronutrients.Fried or Dried
termites contain 32 - 38 percent proteins.:

CONCLUSION
A piece of argumentive writing
usually ends by SUMMARISING the
most important details of the
argument stating once again what
the reader is to FOR or AGAINST.

EXAMPLE :

Topic 1: Why Should We Abolish

Tobacco Smoking?
 We were taught from an early age
that the body is the temple of the
Lord. So, it this is the case, then why
are we destroying our bodies.
Smoking Tobacco is not only
damaging to your lungs, but it’s also
considered a disgusting and
disturbing practice

PORTFOLIO
IN
MATH
 SUBMITTED BY:
SHEAN NICHOLE R. MORITO
GRADE 10 ROXAS

KINDS
OF
ARGUMENTATIVE
ESSAYS
 SUBMITTED BY:
SHEAN NICHOLE R. MORITO
GRADE 10 ROXAS