Formal Argumentative Essay

V5+ tests term 3
Term 3 tests:
Formal argumentative essay on a modern perspective of a theme  Wuthering Heights (in test week term 3)

Listening test (wk 11, in class) - Cito and/or CPE

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V5+ tests term 3
Term 3 tests:
Formal argumentative essay on a modern perspective of a theme  Wuthering Heights (in test week term 3)

Listening test (wk 11, in class) - Cito and/or CPE

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Formal Argumentative Essay

Why?

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An argumentative essay is 

a formal essay that persuades the reader to agree with your thesis statement

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Writing the essay
  • Brain storm first; Find INPUT; jot down arguments

  • Use an essay lay-out: intro (1 paragraph) / body (3 paragraphs) / conclusion (1 paragraph)
  • Use one argument per paragraph/start paragraphs 2, 3, 4 with the argument/point 

  • Use formal language (no contractions such as don't, but: do not)
  • Avoid  personal pronouns I/you (we)
  • Use linking words (also, moreover, even though, nonetheless etc.) to logically connect paragraphs
  • Use opinion adverbs (Unfortunately, Sadly, Drastically etc.) to persuade
  • Use gerunds, participle phrases, noun phrases, better words to avoid "that" sentences

  • Cut out the fluff and rewrite


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