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• One of the most common forms of argumentative writing is argumentative essay
• Proposition is very essential in argumentative writing. It serves as the opposing of reference of the argumentatuve writer
• Transitions - is a word or phrase that connects one idea to another
• Evaluative language - language that expresses judgements about the truth or value of a proposition
• Modals - the use of modal verbs like should and must to express suggestion and obligation, respectively, contributes to the achievement of sentences that provide support to the main argument
• Argumentative text is a text where the writer is either 'for' or 'againts' an issue or subject, or presents the case for both sides
• Pattern C Thesis Statement First con+Refutation Second con+Refutation Third con+RefutationConclusion
• Pattern B Thesis Statement Cons+Refutation First pro Second pro Conclusion
• Pattern A Thesis StatementFirst pro Second pro Cons+Refutation Conclusion
• Body Paragraphs - The body paragraphs are where most of your arguments are made. Each paragraph should focus on one idea or point related to the thesis statement.
• An effective introduction presents the background information about the topic, states the thesis statement, and previews the main points that will be discussed in the body paragraphs.
• A good argumentative essay must have an introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion, and works cited page.
• Conclusion - summarizes the ideas presented in the essay and highlights the benefits of the thesis statement is presented to the readers
• Cons + Refutation - the presentation of the cons (counterarguments) and refutations
• Second pro-(supporting ideas) is also presented to further support and strengthen the claim regarding the thesis statement
• First pro-(supporting details) relative to the thesis statement
• Thesis Statement - the issue is presented in the topic sentence