Argumentative
Writing
Objectives
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Elaborate/expound on the layout of an
argumentative essay- writing for and
against a point of view clearly.
Discuss different point of views
Form a sound judgement basing on
facts
Some new terms
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DEBATE!
TOPIC 1
Some people argue that Social media
is doing more harm than good to
humans. However, other people feel
that social media has great benefits.
TOPIC 2
Schools should do away with
homework altogether.
Group formation 1-2
Group 1- Negative Effects
Group 2- Positive effectts
In your groups choose 3 people to represent
your ideas
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Rules
 You have 5 minutes to prepare/research
State a point, explain and give evidence/facts that
support it
You can only oppose a motion once the speaker is
done talking.
 Do not repeat ideas.
 Respect everyone’s opinion
Lesson 1
This is where you can start with
the lesson and show some
activities and tasks
What can you say about
the debating activity?
How does it help one in
writing this type of essay?
Expound on the key points to consider in
writing for and against a point of view clearly.
Use linking devices in connecting sentences
correctly.
Plan an argumentative writing accurately.
Running Dictation
In your groups- check your roles
Notetaker- sit down and take notes
The rest of you, each of you has to take
intervals to memorize a sentence/point and
tell it to the N.T
Penalty- if two members in a group are
outside the classroom
You have to work within 2 minutes
Advantages of using the Internet
1. Communication: The most powerful weapon in the 21st century The Internet has enabled us to
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communicate with people around the world from even the most remote places on Earth to be in constant
communication with one another.
It is cheap and convenient the only costs are those paid to the Internet connection and services such as
Skype video calls have helped people from distant countries to interact and share ideas,
3. This has helped in scientific research, business communication, government press release, and other
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fields where fast and continuous communication is key to smooth functioning.
Online shopping or e-commerce: The Internet in our lives completely changed the face of the retail
industry with the introduction of e-commerce. With the help of e-commerce, you can now buy virtually
everything you need with a click of a button, be it groceries, clothing, furniture, hardware, tools,
electronics, books. You can get it all delivered right to your doorstep within days.
Disadvantages
1. Spam mail: spamming is the sending of unwanted and useless emails to random people they are illegal
and make it hard for people to access their email accounts.
2. Eats your time: Another demerit of the Internet is that it eats away your time, no matter how careful and
disciplined you are. With the sheer number of activities available on the Internet,
3. it is very common to get distracted and lose track of time. It has been found that the average person
spends close to seven hours a day on the Internet.
4. Eye-related problems: As you have to use the internet for your work, your eyes are being exposed to the
computer screen or mobile screen which continuously emits light and hence, after a long period of usage
of the internet, you may have eye-related problems.
What are the key
thinks to consider in
an argumentative
writing?
Every Paragraph
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Topic sentence
3 points
Explanation
Examples
In Groups: Read the article quickly page 63. Does
the author agree/disagree with the essay title?
Why?
Planning- Social Media brings people
together
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Introduction
Points in support- FOR
Points Against
Conclusion
CHOOSE A
LEARNING
BUDDY AND
PLAN YOUR
ESSAY
Homework
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Write your
essay- 150200 words