ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

DEVELOPING AN AN ARGUMENT

• BE SURE OF THE QUESTION’S REQUIREMENTS• IDENTIFY KEY ISSUES OF THE ESSAY QUESTION• PAY ATTENTION TO THE COMMAND WORD IN

THE QUESTION:- EXPLAIN- give details about certain P.O.V EVALUATE- make critical appraisal of a

particular explaination

INTRODUCTION

• PROVIDE THEORETICAL OVERVIEW & GENERAL COMMENTS RELEVANT TO THE QUESTION

• WRITE T.SSTRATEGIES1. Relate dramatic anecdote2. Expose a commonly belief3. Present surprising facts & statistic

4. Use a fitting quotation5. Ask a provocative question6. Tell a vivid personal story7. Define a key term8. Present an * observation9. Create a unique scenario

BODY

• Examine & discuss- key issues• Critic the argument made – offer an

alternative view

CONCLUSION

• Sum up• State your thoughts on the implications – you

have highlighted