L4 English FAL Topic 3 Argumentative Writing

SEFIKENG CAMPUS ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING English FAL L4 Topic 3: Writing and Presenting SO: 3.1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com LO: 3.1.1 – 3.1.8 Mr Motsoetsoe T.E

An Argument can be persuasive writing which is one sided or an argumentative writing that gives both sides (discursive and straight) Discursive argumentative •Needs points for AND AGAINST •Gives both sides of topic •Balanced •Ends with reasoned solution and opinion Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Straight argumentative •Points for OR Against •Only mentions opposite views •Unbalanced starts with opinion •Solid evidence for one side of argument to gradually win from hlayiso.com Downloaded

These argumentative writings Both • Needs evidence and research • Contain introduction, body and conclusion • Convinces readers the point is valid • Needs toDownloaded be engaging from hlayiso.com

Examples of argumentative writing •Argumentative Report oThe both sides of an argument in an even handed discursive way, you must reason your way to a conclusion and a recommendation. •Argumentative Magazine article oAn argumentative report can be the basis of an interesting, discursive, magazine article. oTherefore the Heading/introduction Downloaded from can be catchy and less formal in hlayiso.com style.

How to write an Argumentative Report • After doing a research on the issue, divide results into FOR and AGAINST. Use simple present tense. INTRODUCTION • give statement of the issue, some of the main argument may be touched. BODY – give the following: • argument for the statement plus any supporting evidence. • Argument against the statement including any supporting evidence. Downloaded • Relevant quotes fromand such as statistics hlayiso.com valid facts to support your argument.

Continue from previous page… • Logic reasoning must be applied when presenting these. • Illustrate points with stories. Conclusion • A summary of both arguments and a recommendation with a reason (your opinion). Finally • Carefully proof read and check spelling errors before submitting. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

Recap •Argumentative writing is explained •Both the argumentative writing has been identified and explained •Examples of an argumentative writing are described •Writing the argumentative report using the logical connectors in simple Downloaded present tense from hlayiso.com

Activity Due on 23/04/2020 – must be submitted via whatsapp (take a photo) IS TECHNOLOGY LIMITING CREATIVITY? • Write an argumentative report following the guideline “how to write an argumentative report” based on the topic provided. Downloaded from hlayiso.com

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