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READING AND WRITING WORKSHEET

The Generic Structures of Argumentative Essay
1. Orientation
Orientation is the opening paragraph of the text that
introduces the characters involved, the time when it happened,
and the background location of the event (who, when, and
where).
2. Body Paragraphs
Each paragraph focuses on a single point supporting the thesis.
Topic Sentence: Introduces the point that will be discussed
in the paragraph.
Evidence and Reasoning: Presents supporting evidence
(facts, statistics, quotes) and explains how it strengthens the
point.
Addressing Counterarguments (Optional): Briefly
acknowledges opposing viewpoints and explains why they are
not as convincing as the presented argument.
3. Conclusion Paragraph
Summarizes the main points of the essay and restates in a
different way, often emphasizing its significance.

Tips for Building a Strong Argument
1. Developing a clear thesis statement: A concise sentence that
summarizes the main argument and appears in the introduction
paragraph. It acts as a roadmap for the entire argumentative
piece.
2. Identifying different types of evidence:

a. Facts: Objective and verifiable statements proven to be true.
b. Statistics: Numerical data that supports a claim.

c. Quotes: Statements from credible sources like experts,
authorities, or relevant figures in the field.

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