Argumentative Essay ‘Steps in planning an Argumentative Essay 1) Query keywords in question 2 Identify key Issues 3) Uncover Assumptions 4) brainstorm both sides 5) broaden and deepen (Scope and depth} 6) take a stand 7) Identify 2 strongest arguments on opposing sides, problematise and answer © Thesis statement organisation when writing the essay W) introduction 1) grabber 2) transition 3) thesis Statement N) Body 1) Topic Sentence 2) Elaboration IM} Conclusion 2) Final thought 2) Recommendations 3) Imaginary scenario 4) Thought provoking question Argumentative Essay titles 2) ‘Children today are too pampered.” Do you agree? 2) “obtaining a degree is a good measure of one’s success in life.” What are your views? 3) “teenagers should be given freedom at choice.” What are your views 4)" Single Sex schools are better than co-ed schools.” Do you agree? Example2) “Obtaining a degree is a good measure of one’s success in life” What are your views? Step 1. Definitions: Obtaining- acquiring Good -Accurate measure = yardstick, criterion Success- Attainment of goals material well being, happiness, love in family, spiritual englightenment, fame, outstanding achievements, altrustic achlevements Step 2 Key Issues Life’s goals Education Step3 Assumptions: Qualifications would open many doors, options Education, you are more knowledgable to seize, get hold of opportunites ‘Social Status, recognition Step 4, Step 5 ‘Agree : Qualification - good career - money knowledge training KBE — fame, breakthrough — furfilling/ satisfying Social Status - respected Disagree: Different goals of life { Homemaker ~ happiness, love) Different talents, not only academic { Tiger woods in sports, actors/actresses in arts) { different routes to fame and material well-being ) Even in KBE, people can succeed without a degree { Steve Jobs, Sim Wong Hoo, Elim Chew { Creative Entrepreneurial) Step 6 Stand: Obtaining a degree is not a good measure of one’s success in life. Step 7: 2 strongest arguments on opposing sides : Qualification KBE { knowledge-based Economy)Step 8: Thesis Obtaining a degree is not a good measure of one’s success in life because Iife goals are unique to each person and many other types of talents, other than academic excellence are recognised in society/ REMEMBER THE HAMBURGER RULE MAIN IDEA/POINT ELABORATION OF MAIN IDEA SUPPORTING DETAILS SUMMATIVE STATEMENT