Introduction to argumentative essay
I) Pre-listening task:
Instruction: In groups of 4/5, discuss and work out the structure of an argumentative essay, which is different from other types of essays. Your group leader has to report the structure to the whole class.
II) Listening task:
a) Watch the following video on ‘argumentative essay’. Take notes while watching.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R3fCIuX7BMc
b) The video will be played again. This time check your notes.
c) Referring to your notes, answer all questions below. Write your answers on the lines provided.
ANSWERS
1. Structure of academic essay:___________________________________________________
2. Structure of 5-paragraph essay:
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3. Structure of argumentative essay:
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4. Chosen topic:______________________
5. Debatable statement:_________________________________________________________
6. Chosen position statement:_____________________________________________________
7. My positioning statement:______________________________________________________
Reasons for disagreeing:
i)_____________________________________________________________________
ii)_____________________________________________________________________