ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS

ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS

1-FIRST OF ALL CLICK HERE TO FIND A RUBRIK TO ASSESS THIS TYPE OF ESSAYS

2- HERE YOU HAVE A CHECKLIST:   BEFORE YOU HAND IN  YOUR ESSAY MAKE SURE THAT:

- The essay is organized into different paragraphs (four at least) and this is noticed at first sight.

-The handwriting is neat and tidy

-The message is congruent. You make yourself understood.

-You make a good use of linkers and specific vocabulary on the given topic.

3- ACTIVITY 1: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: "A.I. IS A  FORCE FOR GOOD IN TODAY´S WORLD"- Write an argumentative essay on the topic.

a) Read the rubrik and the checklist

b)Go over the input on the topic that you were given in class. See the words/expressions you can include in your essay. Click here for more specific vocabulary on the topic.

c)Read the model of a "for and against essay" on this entry (Animal testing) (4- a)

d)Check out for linkers (4-b)

e)Write a draft with the specific content you will include in each paragraph

f)Write the essay.

4- ACTIVITY 2: IN GROUPS, WRITE A "FOR AND AGAINST" ESSAY ON THE FOLLOWING TOPIC:

Do you think celebrities are honest when they support a cause? Or do they do it in order to get publicity?.

-This type of essays   present both sides of an issue in a balanced way. In the concluding paragraph you can say why you find one side more convincing than the other.

A)-Click here to see a model of a "for and against essay".
B) Click here to see the most important linkers

DYNAMIC:

1- Brainstorm two lists of ideas for and against the topic. You can also browse the web to find other view´s on the subject. Click here for some examples- And here for some more views

2- Negotiate a common position

3- Make a draft : Ideas in the 2nd paragraph// ideas in the 3rd paragraph

4- Deliver roles: a- The person that does the writing

                           b- The person who will look for proper linkers

                           c- The person who will check out for specific vocabulary on the topic

                           d- The person who will check out for different modifiers  

                           e- The person who will check out for grammar accuracy

Don’t forget to write your full names  at the end

2 F- Upload your essay here

2 C- Upload your essays here
5- ACTIVITY 3:
- Write a for and against essay (Cambridge book page 64)- Working from home: Is it a good idea?
- Read the information here for ideas
And search for more ideas on the web. Then write a list with your ideas, and check out for contrast linkers.