Argumentative Essay Practice

​The argumentative Essay

By Maria Sanchez

​The INTRODUCTION

By Maria Sanchez

What are some possible types of hooks for persuasive Writing?

Poll

When Finland paid its citizens to stay home, researchers discovered something no one expected: happiness didn’t always follow.

• I want to continue reading.

• I don't want to continue reading.

Poll

Technology affects relationships in many ways.

• I want to continue reading.

• I don't want to continue reading.

Poll

When a chatbot grades essays faster than a professor, education is no longer about knowledge—it’s about adaptation.

• I want to continue reading.

• I don't want to continue reading.

Poll

“In the complex interrelation of socio-economic dynamics affecting educational paradigms, one observes a variety of outcomes that necessitate scrutiny.”

• I want to continue reading.

• I don't want to continue reading.

Poll

“Money can’t buy happiness.”

• I want to continue reading.

• I don't want to continue reading.

Poll

Turning off the lights feels meaningless when wildfires burn millions of acres—but could small acts still matter?

• I want to continue reading.

• I don't want to continue reading.

​Activity #1

Create a hook for your essay. Then write it on a piece of paper for your partners to analyze it.

Banning HPV Vaccination in CR
The decarbonization of the Public transportation
The increase of the retiring age in cr

You can ask:
a) When did this issue emerge?

b) What events, discoveries, or social changes caused it?

c) Who is involved?

Origing of the Controversy

Identify the origin of the controversy for the following topics:

​Activity #2

Explain the ideas you want to use in the origin of the controversy with your partner and ask your partner to give you feedback.

Thesis statement

Create a claim of fact, value and policy for the following topics:
1. AI in Healthcare Diagnosis
2. Banning of Ozempic in Costa Rica
3. Production of geoengineering technology

​The BODY

By Maria Sanchez

​Activity #3

Brainstorm 5 phrases to introduce the counterarguments and 5 phrases for the rebuttal.

Multiple Choice

Some people may argue that...

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

Opponents of this idea claim that...

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

However, this argument overlooks the fact that...

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

This view seems convincing at first, but...

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

One common objection is that…

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Multiple Choice

This view fails to consider that…

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

Those who disagree with these ideas...
Advocates of (topic) claim that...
Opposing views claim...

Useful phrases - Counterarguments

​Some may argue that…
It could be argued that…
Critics claim that…
Opponents believe that…
It is often said that…
One common objection is that…
Some people contend that…

However, research shows that…
This view seems convinving at first, but...
While this position is popular, it's not supported by the facts.
Although part of this claim is valid, it suffers from a flaw ...

Useful phrases - Rebuttal

On the contrary,… However, ...
Although…, it is clear that…
Despite this,…
This argument overlooks the fact that…
Yet, evidence suggests that…
In reality,…
This view fails to consider that…

• Dalai Lama

"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."