Topic 4

• Writing


  The process of using symbols (letters of the alphabet, punctuation and spaces) to communicate thoughts and ideas in a readable form
• Technique


  A particular method of doing an activity, usually a method that involves practical skills or special facilities
• Writing technique


  A style an author uses to convey their message in a manner that is effective and meaningful to their audience
• Main essay types

  • Informative Essay
  • Argumentative Essay
  • Persuasive Essay
• Informative Essay


  A kind of writing that provides information on a specific topic
• Informative Essay topics


  • The role of water in our lives
  • The dangers of cyber bullying and the ways to prevent it
  • How can scouting help us become more responsible?
  • The reasons why smoking is bad
• Argumentative Essay


  A kind of writing that aims to make the reader agree with the writer's opinion about a controversial or a debatable issue
• Argumentative Essay topics


  • Is the death penalty a just punishment?
  • Do you think that abortion should be made illegal?
  • Do you think that illegal immigrants be granted residency?
• Persuasive Essay


  A kind of writing in which you attempt to get the reader to agree with your point of view
• Persuasive Essay topics


  • Is it a good idea for friends to sit together in class?
  • Should homework be required?
  • What should the punishment for cheating be?
• Argumentative vs Informative


  Argumentative has a claim/argument and counter-claim/rebuttal, Informative has no counter-claim/rebuttal
• Argumentative vs Persuasive


  Argumentative is balanced, objective and in third person, Persuasive is personal, emotional and in first person "I"
• Informative Essay structure

  1. Introduction - Thesis statement

  2. Body paragraph 1 - First main idea

  3. Body paragraph 2 - Second main idea

  4. Body paragraph 3 - Third main idea

  5. Conclusion - Restate thesis
• Argumentative Essay structure


  1. Introduction - Claim/Thesis statement

  2. Body - Evidence/Pros

  3. Body - Counter-argument/Cons

  4. Body - Rebuttal/Refutation

  5. Conclusion - Restate claim
• Persuasive Essay structure


  1. Introduction - Thesis statement

  2. Body - 3 reasons

  3. Conclusion - Restate opinion
• formula structure of informative essay?


  (I+MID+C)
• formula structure of argumentative essay?


  (I+C/T+B-PCR+C)
• formula structure for persuasive essay?


  (I+B3R+C)