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Directions for using Powerpoint

Learn the classical formula for argument essays, including the introduction, body, and conclusion. Understand how to present both sides of the argument and provide supporting evidence. Discover various types of evidence to strengthen your essay.

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Directions for using Powerpoint

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  1. Directions for using Powerpoint Click with your LEFT mouse button any place on the screen to move to the next slide. Use the left arrow key to move back to a previous slide. Try moving to the next slide and back NOW.

  2. CLASSICAL FORMULAFOR ARGUMENT ESSAYS Introduction Body Conclusion There are three parts to the argument essay.

  3. INTRODUCTION • Attention-getter/hook to get the reader to read the essay • Give background/historical information as necessary • THESIS SENTENCE: This identifies the subject and announces how the writer wants the readers to believe or to be convinced about the subject. It will probably be in the form of a "should" or "ought" statement.

  4. BODY There are two parts to the body of an argument essay: • CON Paragraph • PRO Paragraph

  5. CON Paragraph • Placed where it does the least amount of damage • Acknowledges the arguments or points made by the other side • May refute those arguments

  6. PRO Paragraph • Proof/Evidence Paragraph #1 • Proof/Evidence Paragraph #2 • Proof/Evidence Paragraph #3 Each of these paragraphs should be a minimum of five sentences. Each should be developed using a variety of types of evidence or proof (including but not limited to any on next slide).

  7. TYPES OF EVIDENCE • Reasons • Facts • Authority • Statistics • Examples • Illustrations • Anecdotes • Comparison/Contrast (or analogy) • Other traditional modes of development

  8. CONCLUSION • May be a summary of the main points of the essay • Only place author may use emotion • Could suggest action the writer wants the readers to take (example: "Write your congressperson ...")

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