WRITING TO ARGUE

At the end of this lesson, you will be able to say…

• I can give develop my ideas of an understanding of ‘for’ and ‘against’.

• I can share my ideas with others about the topic given.

What is the title?

• ONLINE DATING• What are your

views?• Worksheet on

one side• In pairs, write

down your points on the sheet of handout (‘for’ or ‘against’)

Plenary

• Time to share your ideas with another pair

• Find the pair next to you, form a group and share your ideas

• Write the points in another sheet of handout

• Stick them on the blackboard when done

Remember!

Think PALL always when planning

• Purpose – why are you writing?• Audience – who is this for? • Language – what type of

language should you use? – formal, informal, technical, descriptive

• Layout – structure, paragraphs, look on the page

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Reminder – Balanced argument

TitleA simple statement or question to draw attention to the issue.

Introduction – Paragraph 1

Short opening, explaining how the issue came about. That is the thesis statement. Do not put any views of your own in this section.

Reminder – Balanced argument

Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 2

‘Firstly’ or ‘The first reason is’… Do not put your own point of view.

Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 3

‘Furthermore’ or ‘Indeed, it could be said that…’ but still do not give your own opinion.

Points ‘for’ – Paragraph 4

‘Perhaps’ or ‘In addition’. Try to give evidence to support the point if you can.

Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 5

‘However’. Argument without giving your own view.

Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 6

‘Despite’, ‘On the other hand’ or ‘In contrast’.

Points ‘Against’ – Paragraph 7

Use ‘Finally’ to begin your last point. Still do not give your opinion.

Reminder – Balanced argument

How do you write a balanced argument?

Conclusion – Paragraph 8

‘To sum up the argument’ or ‘Above all else’ or ‘In conclusion. You can give your own views, and conclude either in favour of or against the issue.

Argumentative frameworkI believe that ................................................................................ There are many reasons to support my argument and these include ................................................................................

The first reason is ...................................................................... OR Firstly, ...................................................

Furthermore, ................................................OR it could be said that…, ......................................................................

Argumentative frameworkIn addition, .................................................. OR Perhaps ..............................................

To sum up the argument, ..................................................................... OR In a nutshell, .....................................................................

Second format of writing the essay.

Difference: Counter-arguments in the three points.

What effective phrases could we use in our

argument?

To round up for the day

Weekend activity• Draft.

• Develop from the points today and write the body (for and against) into paragraphs.

• Please bring your drafts back on Monday.