Introduction to Argumentative Essays /

What should an author's purpose be in a argumentative (persuasive) essay? 

 

• To Inform the audience

   

• To Entertain the audience 

   

• To Persuade the audience 

   

Which two of these questions could be an argumentative essay topic?

 

• How's the weather today?

   

• Are Birthdays better than Christmas? 

   

• Have you seen that new superhero movie?

   

• Are Waffles better than Pancakes? 

   

What does an argumentative essay persuade your reader to do? 

 

• Mental Change- Opinion 

• Start a new hobby

• Policy Change 

If you were writing an argumentative essay about dogs being better than cats, which of the following claims would be the BEST piece of evidence? 

 

• Dogs are just as soft and cuddly as cats 

   

• Dogs are more territorial (protective) than cats

   

• Cats are less likely to annoy you than dogs

   

What are counterarguments?

• The opposite side of your claim 

• A subclaim 

• Its a apart of the thesis

What is an opposition paragraph?

 

Most essays are ______?

 

• Compare and Contrast Essays 

   

   

• Narrative Essays 

   

• Argumentative Essays