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Argumentative paragraphs

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Angie S. Acevedo

The document discusses the structure and components of an effective argument paragraph, including a topic sentence stating the claim, support sentences with evidence to back up the claim, and a concluding sentence restating the position. It provides examples of transitional words and phrases that can help structure arguments. The document also includes a sample argument paragraph arguing against smoking that follows the recommended structure.

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Argumentative Paragraphs Angie Sisquiarco Acevedo
An argument paragraph presents a point of view and provides evidence for the point of view taken. An argument is an opinion supported by facts. Writers refer to opinions as claims and facts as evidence. The claim clearly states a stance on a topic or issue. Evidence to prove this claim can include reasons, personal experience, statistics, confirmed facts, and expert research.
Structure Topic Sentence Identifies what is being argued for or against. Support Sentences Include facts, examples, appeals to authority or counter-argument to back up your point of view. Concluding Sentence Restates what is being argued for or against and why.
Useful transitional words and phrases For giving reasons first, second, third, another, next, last, finally, because, since, for. For counter-argument but, however, of course, nevertheless, although, despite. For concluding therefore, as a result, in conclusion, thus.
Example There are many reasons why I dont smoke. First, smoking is unhealthy. It can cause lung cancer, and it can lead to an early death. Furthermore, smoking is expensive. A pack of cigarettes costs five dollars. If I bought one pack of cigarettes every day, I would spend over $1500 each year. Lastly, cigarettes smell bad. When people smoke, you can smell the cigarettes on their clothes all day. To sum up, I dont smoke because it is unhealthy, expensive, and unattractive.
References All the information was retrieved from https://www.une.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/10540/paragraph- argument.pdf http://annas-eslmaterials.com/index.php/writing/argumentative-paragraphs- and-essays/157-example-argument-paragraph-and-activity

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  • 2. An argument paragraph presents a point of view and provides evidence for the point of view taken. An argument is an opinion supported by facts. Writers refer to opinions as claims and facts as evidence. The claim clearly states a stance on a topic or issue. Evidence to prove this claim can include reasons, personal experience, statistics, confirmed facts, and expert research.
  • 3. Structure Topic Sentence Identifies what is being argued for or against. Support Sentences Include facts, examples, appeals to authority or counter-argument to back up your point of view. Concluding Sentence Restates what is being argued for or against and why.
  • 4. Useful transitional words and phrases For giving reasons first, second, third, another, next, last, finally, because, since, for. For counter-argument but, however, of course, nevertheless, although, despite. For concluding therefore, as a result, in conclusion, thus.
  • 5. Example There are many reasons why I dont smoke. First, smoking is unhealthy. It can cause lung cancer, and it can lead to an early death. Furthermore, smoking is expensive. A pack of cigarettes costs five dollars. If I bought one pack of cigarettes every day, I would spend over $1500 each year. Lastly, cigarettes smell bad. When people smoke, you can smell the cigarettes on their clothes all day. To sum up, I dont smoke because it is unhealthy, expensive, and unattractive.
  • 6. References All the information was retrieved from https://www.une.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/10540/paragraph- argument.pdf http://annas-eslmaterials.com/index.php/writing/argumentative-paragraphs- and-essays/157-example-argument-paragraph-and-activity