Writing an Essay Whats this An essay is

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Writing an Essay

Writing an Essay

What’s this ? An essay is a piece of writing, usually from an writer's

What’s this ? An essay is a piece of writing, usually from an writer's personal point of view on a particular topic. There are 4 main types: ( ALSO there are others) The expository essay The persuasive essay The analytical essay The argumentative essay

THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY The Argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the

THE ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY The Argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student (writer): to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner. *** To write an argument essay, you’ll need to gather evidence and present a well-reasoned argument on a debatable issue. ***

STRUCTURE ARGUMENTATI VE ESSAY

STRUCTURE ARGUMENTATI VE ESSAY

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TIPS

TIPS

USEFUL VERBS

USEFUL VERBS

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PATTERNS TO FOLLOW 5 Paragraphs A. PRO-CON Pattern B. CON-PRO Pattern http: //www. scoolwork.

PATTERNS TO FOLLOW 5 Paragraphs A. PRO-CON Pattern B. CON-PRO Pattern http: //www. scoolwork. com/Essay. Writing. Guide/how_to_write_argumentative_essay_any_topic. aspx

How to build an argument A brainstorming

How to build an argument A brainstorming

Useful expressions

Useful expressions

Now… your turn! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What do you know about

Now… your turn! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. What do you know about Vivisection? Decide your stance(Pro or Con) Search for information and collect evidence. In groups. Comment about information and evidence obtained. Share arguments if neccessary (orally). Complete your branstorming chart.

Write an Argumentative essay to answer the following question: Is Animal testing necessary? Useful

Write an Argumentative essay to answer the following question: Is Animal testing necessary? Useful links (you can use others) https: //animal-testing. procon. org/ http: //www. pro-test. org. uk/facts. php? lt=c http: //www. neavs. org/about/vivisection