ENGLISH 10

Quarter 3- Module 1
ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY

Objectives:
1. identify parts and features of an argumentative essay; and
2. compose an argumentative essay.

As you go through the content of this material about the main topic, provide answers to questions that follow, Write
your answer on a separate sheet of paper (1 whole sheet).

Part 1. Identify the correct answer.

1. The purpose of an argumentative essay is to .

a. entertain the readers

b. persuade the readers

c. tell an interesting story

d. give information about a topic

2. Which of these is not a part of an argumentative essay?

a. Setting

b. Conclusion

c. Introduction

d. Body Paragraphs

3. Which quote supports the claim that we should stop using screens for a week?
a. “Technology has become more advanced in the past ten years.”

b. “Screens on cell phones have become larger in the past few years.”

c. “Screens allow students to find information quickly and efficiently.”

d. “Screens cause students to be distracted and they cannot learn as well.”

4. In which part of the argumentative essay will you include your evidence?

a. Hook

b. Conclusion

c. Introduction

d. Body Paragraph
5. Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in school?

a. “School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis.”

b. “In schools that have sports, students attend games after school.”

c. “Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school.”

d. “When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on

coaches and equipment.”

6. Which of these transitions would you use in your body paragraph?

a. next

b. should

c. in conclusion

d. in my opinion

7. Which of these phrases would be good to use to cite text evidence?

a. In my opinion

b. In conclusion

c. In other words

d. According to the text

8. What is the purpose of claims?

a. Restate the argument.

b. Support the argument.

c. Share facts with the reader.

d. Share the authors point of view.

9. What is included in a concluding paragraph?

a. restated claims

b. summary and evidence

c. arguments and call to action

d. thesis statement and supporting details

10. Which piece of evidence is cited correctly?

a. The text states, since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the

landfills, the project helps in reducing air and water pollution.

b. The text states, “since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the

landfills, the project helps in reducing air and water pollution.

c. “Since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the landfills, the

project helps in reducing air and water pollution.”

d. The text states, “since we are saving resources and are sending less trash to the

landfills, the project helps in reducing air and water pollution.”

11. What two paragraphs in your essay should look similar?

a. Body and Conclusion

b. Body and Introduction

c. Introduction and Conclusion

d. Body Paragraph 1 and Body Paragraph 2

12. Where in the essay should a thesis statement appear?

a. first paragraph

b. last paragraph

c. anywhere in the essay

d. the first sentence of every paragraph

13. Using evidence to support your claim makes your ideas .

a. right

b. wrong

c. weaker

d. stronger

14. A thesis statement in an argumentative essay is also called:

a. Claim

b. Rebuttal
c. Counterclaim

d. Supporting details
 15. What should a body paragraph contain more?

a. evidence

b. sentence

c. elaboration

d. topic sentence

Part II.
DIRECTIONS: Give the definition of each word below. Write your answer on separate sheet.

These are the words that you will encounter as you go through this module.

1.EVIDENCE -

2.CONCLUSION -

3.THESIS STATEMENT -

4. COUNTER ARGUMENT -

5.REBUTTAL/REFUTATION –

1. facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

2. the last main division of a discourse, usually containing a summing up of the points and a
statement of opinion or decisions reached.
3. It offers a concise summary of the main point or claim of the essay, research paper, etc.
4. an argument or set of reasons put forward to oppose an idea or theory developed in another
argument.
5. the speech act of refuting by offering a contrary contention or argument.
 Argumentative Essay

Argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate

a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a

concise manner.

The sample below will explain the structural elements and language features present in an argumentative essay

INTRODUCTION
Paragraph 1
Hook
Connecting/ Background Information
-Thesis Statement
The School Uniform Question
Individualism is a fundamental part of society in many countries. Most people believe in the right to express their own opinion without
fear of punishment. This value, however, is coming under fire in an unlikely place – the public-school classroom. The issue is school
uniforms. Should public school students be allowed to make individual decisions about clothing, or should all students be required to
wear a uniform? School uniforms are the better choice for three reasons.
BODY
First, wearing school uniforms would help make students’ lives simpler. They would no longer
Paragraph 2
have to decide what to wear every morning, sometimes trying on outfit after outfit in an effort to
choose. Uniforms would not only save time but also would eliminate the stress often associated
-Support 1 (first
with this chore.
reason)
Second, school uniforms influence students to act responsibly in groups and as individuals. In
Explanation, detail, example
addition, uniforms create a feeling of unity among students. For example, when students do something as a group, such as attend
meetings in the auditorium or eat lunch in the cafeteria, the fact that they all wear the same uniform gives them a sense of
community. Even more
Paragraph 3
-Support 2 (second reason)
Explanation, detail, example
important, statistics show the positive effects that school uniforms have on violence and truancy. According to a recent survey, incidents
of school violence dropped by 50 percent, attendance and test scores improved, and student suspensions declined approximately 30
percent after school uniforms were introduced.
Finally, school uniforms would help make all the students feel equal. Students’ standards of living
Paragraph 4
-Support 3 (third reason)
Explanation, detail,
example
differ greatly from family to family, and some people are well-off while others are not. People sometimes forget that school is a place to
get an education, not to promote a “fashion show”. School uniforms would promote pride and help to raise the self-esteem of students
who cannot afford to wear expensive clothing.
Opponents of mandatory uniforms say that students who wear school uniforms cannot express

Paragraph 5
-Opposite Side
-Counterargument 1
-Rebuttal (attack)
-Counterargument 2
Rebuttal (attack)
their individuality. This point has some merit on the surface. However, as stated previously, school is a place to learn, not to flaunt
wealth and fashion. Society must decide if individual expression through clothing is more valuable than improved educational
What is Argument?
Argument is defined as “a reason or reasons why you support or oppose an idea or suggestion, or the process of
explaining these reasons” in Cambridge dictionary. In our daily life, we try to solve
our problems by discussing about various issues or clarify our views about any issue by observing arguments.

What is Argumentative Essay?

Argumentative essay is a kind of text in which an author supports his own view and try to refute counterview
about an issue. The author aims to lead readers to think just like himself in this kind of texts. It is not easy to
change readers’ view or make them question. The author is expected to explain why he supports these views and
why counterview is invalid so as to achieve his goal. The author is supposed not only to have a strong idea about
the issue discussed but also to be wise for a successful argumentative essay (Knudson, 1992).

A Brief Guide to Writing Argumentative Essays

A. Parts
I. Introduction
A. Hook
The hook is an introduction that catches the reader’s attention. Argumentation essays can start
with facts, statistics, quotes, or anecdotes that reference the topic of the essay. Make sure the
introduction is interesting enough to “hook” your readers’ into wanting to read more. Once you
have written the first sentence, you want to connect the information to what you ultimately try
to prove by leading into your thesis statement.

Example:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 2, 700 teen drivers
between the ages of 16 and 19 died in 2010 and over 282,000 were injured. Despite their desire
to want to get behind the wheel, teen drivers simply aren’t ready to take on the responsibilities
of driving yet.

B. Thesis
A thesis statement is a sentence that explains what you are trying to prove and provides an
overview of the arguments you will make in your body paragraphs. The thesis acts as a roadmap
for the rest of your paper. Do not worry about going into too much detail about what your
arguments will be: instead, focus on writing a clear, concise statement that hints at the topics
you plan to discuss.

Example:
The legal driving age should be changed to 20 because teen drivers are more likely to
cause accident and they are not mature enough to understand the repercussions of their actions.

C. Background Information
Though not always required in an argumentative essay, a background paragraph may be vital to
your paper if there is information that your audience needs to be aware of to understand your
topic. This might include important historical dates, an explanation of who the subject affects,
or current laws. This paragraph is not trying to prove a point. It is simply providing information
to help the audience understand the topic.

Example:
Driver’s license requirements are set by government of every country. Therefore, the
legal driving age varies from country to country. All countries allow drivers to have unrestricted
licenses at the age of 18. Most countries allow teenagers as young as 16 to have restricted
license, meaning they can drive as long as they are with a parent or guardian.
 II. Body Paragraphs
The body paragraphs are where you will explain the evidence you have to support your thesis
statement. Your body paragraph should start with a topic sentence written in your own words. You
should then include some form of rhetoric (such as a fact or statistics, an emotional anecdote, or a law)
that provides support for your topic sentence.
Finally, the body paragraphs should contain a sentence that explains how the evidence you have
provided proves your overall point.

III.Refutation
The writer acknowledges the opposition to not do so, me be considered cowardice, dishonesty,
or weakness. However, acknowledgement does not imply agreement. In this portion of the essay, the
writer needs to “refute” or disagree intelligently with the opposition.
- A Gentle Reminder from Lester Faigley and Jack Selzers’ Good Reasons:
1. “Try to think of yourself as engaged not so much in winning over your audience as in
courting your audience’s cooperation.”
2. “Show that you understand and genuinely respect your listener’s or reader’s position
even if you think the position is ultimately wrong.”

IV. Conclusion
- The writer restates, in general terms, the major arguments he has marshaled in defense of his
thesis.
- The writer may summarize key points, restate his thesis, reinforce the weakness of his
opposition, underscore the logic of his presentation, re-emphasize this debate is important,
suggest a course of action, or challenge the reader to apply the paper’s argument to his own
life.
B. Purpose

Purpose of Argumentative Essays

- An argument follows when two groups disagree about something.

- -An argumentative essay is also one that attempts/tries to change the reader’s mind, to
convince the reader to agree with the point of view of the writer.
- Argumentative essays attempt to be highly persuasive and logical.
- When writing an argumentative essay, assume that your reader disagrees with you, but
remember your reader is no less intelligent than you.
- Write objectively, logically, and respectfully.

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 Some Useful Transitional Expressions

If you want to: Use these transitional expressions:

Add then, as well, besides, beyond that, first (second, third, last, and
so on), for one thing, furthermore, in addition, in fact,
moreover, next, what is more

Compare also, as well, both (neither), in the same way, in like manner,
likewise, similarly

Contrast although, be that as it may, but, even though, however, in

contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other
hand, still, yet, whereas

Concede (a point) although, be that as it may, but, even though, however, in

contrast, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other
hand, still, yet, whereas

Emphasize above all, especially, in fact, in particular, indeed, most

important, surely

Illustrate as a case in point, as an illustration, for example, for instance, in

particular, one such, yet another

Place above, besides, below, beyond, further, here, inside, nearby,

next to, on the far side, outside, to the East (North, South, and
so on)

Qualify perhaps
Give a reason as, because, for, since

Show a result and so, because of this, as a consequence, as a result,

consequently, incidentally, for this reason, hence, so, therefore,
thus

Summarize all in all, finally, in any event, in brief, in conclusion, in other

words, lastly, on the whole, to sum up
Place in time after a while, afterward, as last, at present, briefly, currently,
during, eventually, finally, first (second, and so on), gradually,
immediately, in the future, later, meanwhile, now, recently,
soon, suddenly, then

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