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- 2. Jens Martensson OBJECTIVES At the end of the lesson, 85 % of the learners will be able to: Differentiate informative, persuasive, and argumentative essay Apply the different techniques in writing to inform, persuade and argue; Compose an expository, persuasive, or argumentative essay. 2
- 3. Jens Martensson 3 Identify the kind of essay described in the following statements. _________________1. This essay is intended to persuade readers to do certain things, or not to do certain things. It is the sole aim of the writer to coax or tempt readers, and force them to do certain things or take actions. _________________2. This is the kind of essay that generally gives an audience a basic-to-advanced perspective on something. _________________3. This essay presents both arguments; both for and against a thing, and leaves the readers to decide. _________________4. The purpose of this essay is to educate others on a certain topic. Typically, it will answer one of the five Wh-questions: who, what, where, when, and why. Of course, they can also answer "how," indicating how to do something. _________________5. This genre of writing requires the student to investigate a topic; collect, generate, and evaluate evidence; and establish a position on the topic in a concise manner.
- 4. Jens Martensson Kinds of Essay EXPOSITORY ESSAY This is a genre of essay that requires the student to: investigate a topic evaluate evidence about the topic explain the topic 4 Clear Concise Defined
- 5. Jens Martensson Kinds of Essay EXPOSITORY ESSAY This is a genre of essay that requires the student to: investigate a topic evaluate evidence about the topic explain the topic 5 Clear Concise Defined
- 6. Jens Martensson 6 Clear and logical transitions between the introduction, body, and conclusion. TECHNIQUES Transitions are the mortar that holds the foundation of the essay together. Body paragraphs that include support. Each paragraph should be limited to one general idea that supports the topic sentence.
- 7. Jens Martensson 7 Support/Proof (whether factual, logical, statistical or story-like). TECHNIQUES As much proof should be gathered to present the authors thoughts/ideas about the topic. A bit of creativity! Though creativity and artfulness are not always associated with essay writing, it is an art form nonetheless.
- 8. Jens Martensson 8 A conclusion that does not simply restate the topic sentence, but readdresses it in light of the evidence provided. TECHNIQUES This is the portion of the essay that will leave the most immediate impression on the mind of the reader.
- 9. Jens Martensson Kinds of Essay PERSUASIVE ESSAY A type of argumentative writing which utilizes logic and reason to show that one idea is more legitimate than another idea. It attempts to persuade a reader to adopt a certain point of view or to take a particular action. 9
- 10. Jens Martensson 10 Introduction STRUCTURE Hook the interesting first sentence Background information give context to your argument/subject; familiarize the reader with the content Definitions define any terms that the reader might find usual/unfamiliar Thesis a clear, concise statement of your main argument; the overall idea youll be arguing.
- 11. Jens Martensson 11 Each Body Paragraph STRUCTURE Only one point to support your thesis per paragraph Topic sentence 皰 reflects the main idea of the paragraph 皰 links back to support the thesis Evidence information from a reliable outside source (not your own opinion) that supports the main idea of the paragraph Analysis show how your evidence supports your argument; build your argument
- 12. Jens Martensson 12 Conclusion STRUCTURE Tie up the essay briefly sum up the main point Establish significance Bonus: give the reader food for thought
- 13. Jens Martensson 13 Know your audience. TECHNIQUES If you want to convince readers to believe and agree with you, know whom youre talking to first.
- 14. Jens Martensson 14 Hook the readers attention. TECHNIQUES A persuasive writer should state their opinion with a declarative statement that clearly expresses their point of view.
- 15. Jens Martensson 15 Be empathetic. TECHNIQUES An excellent persuasion technique is the use of empathy.
- 16. Jens Martensson Kinds of Essay ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY This is the type of essay where confirmation of opinion, theory, or hypothesis about an issue is correct or more reliable than those of others. 16
- 17. Jens Martensson 17 (1) state your opinion (2) give reasons to support your opinion, and (3) argue against the opposite opinion. TECHNIQUES Overall, you must convince the audience that your side of the argument is correct.
- 18. Jens Martensson 18 ORGANIZATION The most common type of argumentative essay has six paragraphs. Like all essays, it begins with an introduction and ends with a conclusion. In between are the body paragraphs where you must do three things: support your opinion, present the opposing point of view, and tell why that view is wrong.