English WEEK1

• Argumentative Essay:

  • A type of writing aiming to make the reader agree with the writer's opinion on a controversial or debatable issue
  • Includes a Thesis Statement
  • Involves presenting Evidences to Claim and Persuade
  • Step 1: Formulate your claim or argument on the issue
  • Evidences for Claim or Argument: Experts Opinion, Prior Knowledge, Reliable Books and Articles
  • Step 2: Look for evidences to support your claim/argument
  • Parts:
  • Introduction: Introduce the Issue, Provide background information, State your CLAIM/THESIS STATEMENT
  • Body: 3 or 5 paragraphs presenting evidence (reason + supporting details)
  • Each paragraph should contain one reason and its supporting details
  • Supporting details may include examples, statistics, personal experiences, or quotations
  • Includes Counterclaim + rebuttal
  • Conclusion: A general statement supporting your claim or thesis statement, a quotation, or a call to action
• • Writing Techniques: Informative, Argumentative, Persuasive
• Informative Essay:

  • Explains a certain issue or topic in a straightforward manner
  • The writer acts like a reporter, stating facts without offering opinions
  • Introduction: Present the topic
  • Body: Description, Comparison/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause-Effect, Sequence
  • Summary of ideas presented
  • Restatement of the thesis statement/topic
  • A statement encouraging readers to learn more about the topic
  • Call to action/quotation
• Argumentative Essay Writing Process:

  • Introduction: Claim/Argument (Your stand on the issue)
  • Body (No counterclaim): Evidence Reason + supporting details
  • Conclusion
• Informative Essay Writing Process:

  • Introduction: Present the topic
  • Body (No counterclaim + rebuttal): Description, Comparison/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause-Effect, Sequence
  • Summary of ideas presented
  • Restatement of the thesis statement/topic
  • A statement encouraging readers to learn more about the topic
  • Call to action/quotation
• Argumentative Essay vs. Informative Essay:

  • Argumentative aims to persuade, while Informative aims to explain
  • Argumentative includes a claim, evidence, and counterclaim, while Informative focuses on presenting information
• Argumentative Essay Parts:

  • Introduction: Introduce the Issue, Provide background information, State your CLAIM/THESIS STATEMENT
  • Body: Present evidence with reasons and supporting details
  • Conclusion: Support your claim or thesis statement, include a quotation or call to action
• Informative Essay Parts:

  • Introduction: Present the topic
  • Body: Description, Comparison/Contrast, Problem/Solution, Cause-Effect, Sequence
  • Summary of ideas presented
  • Restatement of the thesis statement/topic
  • Encourage readers to learn more about the topic
  • Call to action/quotation