* ARGUMENT WRITIING
** OBJECTIVES
1. Define argumentative writing by using a picture,
   
2. explaini the iimportance of the general structure of
   argumentative speech, and the do's and don's and
   
3. write their own argumentative essay
** CONTENT
Argument involves the process  of establishing a calim then
proving it with the use  of logical reasoning, examples and
stuff:

1. Presents arguments about both sides of an issue
   
2. Change the reader's mind and convince the reader to
   agree with the point of view or claim of the writer

*** ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING
This presents arguments  about both sides of  an issue, its
purpose is to present well-reasoned conclusions in order to
persuade the audience to accept or atleast

*** GENERAL STRUCTURE

**** INTRODUCTION
   You have  to look for  a topic  that is relatable  and a
   interesting, that  can draw alot of  people and identify
   their interests

   As with  any genre of  writing, it is important  to grab
   the  reader's attention  from the  outset and  dicussion
   texts are not different, Fortunately, there are a number
   of tried and tested methods of achieving this, There are
   a  few that  maybe  suitable openrs  for your  student's
   dscussion writing

       1. Open With a quotation relevant to the topic being
          addressed

          A well-chosen quotation can grab the attention of
          even  the most  distracted of  reader and  compel
          them to read more!

       2. A surprising fact

          This is  another great  way to grab  the reader's
          attention

 Thesis statements functions as  a roadmap for the entire
 speech or paper, Without this,  it would be difficult to
 develop an organized and focused speech or essay

      1. if must be brief (1-2 sentences), specific/precise

         Ex.  .. This  is why  every college-level  student
         must  study  abroad  durinig  their  undergraduate
         years, They will learn more in that semester abord
         than in any other academic year.

***** T CHART
T-Chart is a grpahic organizer that examines two facets of
a topic, like the pros and cons associated with it, its
advantages and disadvantages, facts vs opinions, etc. 

For  example,  a   student  can  use  a   T-chart  to  help
graphically organize thoughts about:

   1. Record information about any two characteristics of a
      topic

   2. Evaluating the Pros and Cons of a topic

   3. Making   a  Decision  by  comparing   the  resulting
      advantages and disadvantages

   4. Lising facts vs. Opinions of a theme

   5. Enumerating the  problems  and solutions  associated
      with an action

   6. Explaining the strengths and weaknessess of a topic

**** BODY
   1. There  must   be  3  long  paragrpahs   (three  major
      arguuments)

**** COUNTERARGUMENT 
   1. An  argument to  refute  earlier  arguments and  give
      weight to the actual position
      
**** CONCLUSION
   1. Rephrasing the thesis statment, major points, call to
      attention or concluding remarks.
      
*** DOS AND DONTS
1. Dont use Personal expressions
2. Understand your purpose your argument
3. Do not use strong feelings (e.g nobody does this, no one
   believes this, etc.)

4. Make reference to other sources (e.g Accord to the SWS
   survey)

5. Do not come to an argument without evidence
6. Organize your paper logically, you cant just put your
   conclusion on the introduction

7. Intergrate quotes smoothly