Argumentative Essay Microsoft Powerpoint - 1

Objectives To maximize the usefulness of CEPA writing prompt To brainstorm for the ideas To plan and organize the essay To create a great introduction -

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Argument

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Argument : Definition A discussion between two or more people who disagree with each . other

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Definition

In the essay we present an.1 ..… argument with the a. pros( supporting ( ideas b. cons ( opposing ( ideas c. both a and b d. description of the the situation

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Definition The main objective of the essay .. is to

a. persuade b. describe c. narrate d. suggest

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Definition ..… CEPA prompts ask the students to

a. evaluate an issue and state an opinion b. state an opinion only c. evaluate an issue only

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Organization Choose the best pattern for your • : argumentative essay :Pattern 1 :Thesis statement Pro (s) idea Con (s) idea Conclusion

:Pattern 3 :Thesis statement Refutation CON idea 1 Refutation CON idea 2 Refutation CON idea 3 Conclusion

:Pattern 2 :Thesis statement (CON (s) + Refutation (s (Con (s) + Refutation (s Conclusion

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What to do in the first five ? minutes in CEPA writing test

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What information should you look for in the ? prompt to help you get started

a. the main idea b. the topic word (s) c. the first word of the prompt

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