Four Corners

go to the respective corner that conveys your stand

Choose.

• Strongly agree

• agree

• disagree

• strongly disagree

Cats are better than dogs.

All students should be provided for free school meals

The examination system in schools must be abolished

It is high time for digital devices to replace notebooks and paper

Answer this

Have you experienced being opposed for having a different opinion? What do you do?

Rule of Court

Often than not, when we encounter situations like this, we rationalize. We speak-out our side and we argue. How do you expect the senate or the congress to pass on bills and turn them into law?

Objectives

• enumerate and identify the general parts and structure of an argumentative essay

• explain the reason for agreeing or disagreeing on issues

• organize an argumentative essay using a concept map  

Introduction to Argumentative Essay

Concept, Parts, and Structure

Let's argue.

Argumentative essay is a piece of writing about a topic that take a stance. The writer tries to convince the reader to understand and accept their point of view by stating reasons and evidences.