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Examination Preparation

Examination Preparation. Objectives: . 1. List the key features of argumentative writing. . 2. Analyse the key features of argumentative writing in a response. . 3. Apply the features of argumentative writing to your own response. .

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Examination Preparation

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  1. Examination Preparation Objectives: 1. List the key features of argumentative writing. 2. Analyse the key features of argumentative writing in a response. 3. Apply the features of argumentative writing to your own response.

  2. Write a letter to your local paper against keeping and using animals in circus performances. Sort the sentences from the opening to a response to this question into three paragraphs. Then decide what the purpose of each paragraph is....

  3. The structure of an argumentative response: Introduction: write an introduction showing your understanding of the question and communicating your intentions Argument: link the intention you stated and expand this into your first well thought out point of view giving a reason. Counter-argument: present a counter-argument, including a reason. This shows you understand the opposing point of view. Argument: write another argument supporting your point of view and giving a reason. Counter-argument: Again present a counter argument, including a reason, but make sure it doesn’t overpower your argument. Argument: write another argument supporting your point of view and giving a reason. Counter-argument: Again present a counter argument, including a reason, but make sure it doesn’t overpower your argument. Conclusion: write a conclusion summing up the key points in your argument. It should clearly try to persuade the reader that your argument is the one that should be supported.

  4. Complete the planning structure for the student’s response: Introduction: human rights........animal cruelty...........caged animals Argument: claustrophobic conditions. No freedom. Overworked in captivity. Counter-argument: Children never see close up...but safari parks are available. Conclusion:

  5. Write a letter to your local paper against keeping and using animals in circus performances. Now turn your plan into argument and counter argument paragraphs........

  6. Homework: Write a letter to your local council arguing against the opening of a drug rehabilitation centre in your area. • Exam Tips! • think carefully about audience • use the argument/counter argument structure

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