After you state your argument,write two details/examples to support/explain it. 1.How much does the audience know about the topic? 2.Is the audience likely to be friendly or hostile to your position? 3.How can you"hook"the audience's attention? The first topic sentence of the first paragraph in second part will be the first reason that supports your position,which is of most importance. After you state your argument,write two details/examples to support/explain it. In the second and third argument/example,you can use the argument/example which points out the flaw in the objection.Support your example with two details,using your research to strengthen your position. The final sentence in each of the three paragraphs should sum up and make a transition to the main idea of the next paragraph. Critical thinking Third part:Conclusion Are you happy with what you have written? Have you made a convincing case for your position? Is it clear that research supports your position? Is it clear that your position still outweighs the possible objections? Indicate in the conclusion that you have shown/proved the thesis statement to be true. Do not include any new information in a conclusion.If you have not mentioned something yet in the paper,it is now too late. Summary and Assignments 5 minutes After class,you need to do the following:Form a group of 4 students You need to do further research on topic areas and read some books on how to write argumentative essay with your group mates.Perfect your first draft which you have done in class.Correct your group mates'essay and mark their mistakes. Steps in writing the argumentative essay: 1.Study the issues 2.Decide which side to take and write the thesis statement to show the proposition Summary 3. Consider opposing viewpoints,and then qualify or refute accordingly 4. Test our argument for fairness and effectiveness-avoid fallacies, vague words or expressionsAfter you state your argument, write two details/ examples to support/explain it. 1. How much does the audience know about the topic? 2.Is the audience likely to be friendly or hostile to your position? 3.How can you “hook” the audience’s attention? The first topic sentence of the first paragraph in second part will be the first reason that supports your position, which is of most importance. After you state your argument, write two details/ examples to support/explain it. In the second and third argument/example, you can use the argument/example which points out the flaw in the objection. Support your example with two details, using your research to strengthen your position. The final sentence in each of the three paragraphs should sum up and make a transition to the main idea of the next paragraph. Third part: Conclusion Are you happy with what you have written? Have you made a convincing case for your position? Is it clear that research supports your position? Is it clear that your position still outweighs the possible objections? Indicate in the conclusion that you have shown/proved the thesis statement to be true. Do not include any new information in a conclusion. If you have not mentioned something yet in the paper, it is now too late. Summary and Assignments After class, you need to do the following: Form a group of 4 students You need to do further research on topic areas and read some books on how to write argumentative essay with your group mates. Perfect your first draft which you have done in class. Correct your group mates’ essay and mark their mistakes. Critical thinking 5 minutes Summary Steps in writing the argumentative essay: 1. Study the issues 2. Decide which side to take and write the thesis statement to show the proposition 3. Consider opposing viewpoints, and then qualify or refute accordingly 4. Test our argument for fairness and effectiveness– avoid fallacies, vague words or expressions