Week 12

Review of IDM Blueprints

Building an Argument

Building an Argument

• An argumentative essay is written with a purpose to take a position on an issue, and give several reasons, supported by evidence, for agreeing with that position

• Step 1: Analyze the topic, understand what you have to do, explore different perspectives of the topic, look for clues and limitations

• Step 2: Plan the essay:

  • • Introduction(Thesis statement)

    • Body Paragraph 1-Supporting argument

    • Body Paragraph 2-Supporting argument

    • Body Paragraph 3-Opposing Argument

    • Conclusion

• Step 3: Choose your position

  • • Ask questions to yourself about the topic

    • Write down your ideas on paper

    • Separate all the positive and negative points

    • Pick 2 "for" points and one "against" point

• Step 4: Begin your writing

  • Get started with a clear conclusion and an enticing hook

  • Give a brief about your arguments in the thesis statement

  • Give two paragraphs with arguments and proper evidence in favor of your position; don't say things that aren't true

  • Give one argument against your position with a rebuttal

  • Wrap up the arguments in conclusion, and give a 'food for thought'; don't introduce a new argument at the end

Taking Informed Action

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Review MA frameworks- brainstorm examples of compelling questions and taking informed action.