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You have to (1) state your opinion, (2) give reasons to support your opinion, and (3) argue against the opposite opinion. Overall, you must convince the audience that your side of the argument is correct. To convince the audience, your essay must be balanced—it must include your viewpoint and the opposing viewpoint, or counterargument.  \nEven though you are arguing only one side of an issue, you must think about what the other side would say about your opinion. After you give the counterargument, you must refute it by showing that it is wrong. If your essay is balanced, a reader is more likely to agree with you.  \nORGANIZATION  \nThe most common type of argumentative essay has six paragraphs. Like all essays, it begins with an introduction and ends with a conclusion. In between are the body paragraphs where you must do three things: support your opinion, present the opposing point of view, and tell why that viewpoint is wrong.  \n| INTRODUCTION | Paragraph 1 | Hook\u003Cbr>Connecting/Background Information Main idea Statement/Thesis Statement |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n\n\n| | \u003Cbr>Support 2 (second reason)\u003Cbr>􀁸 Explanation, detail, example\u003Cbr>􀁸 Explanation, detail, example |\n| --- | --- |\n\nBODY  \nParagraph 2  \nSupport 1 (first reason)  \n􀁸 Explanation, detail, example  \n􀁸 Explanation, detail, example  \nParagraph 4  \nSupport 3 (third reason)  \n􀁸 Explanation, detail, example  \n􀁸 Explanation, detail, example  \nParagraph 5  \nOpposite Side  \n􀁸 Counterargument 1  \n􀁸 Refutation (ATTACK)  \n􀁸 Counterargument 2  \n􀁸 Refutation (ATTACK)  \nStudying an Argumentative Essay  \nThe following essay argues for the use of school uniforms. Discuss the Preview Questions with the class. Then read the example essay and answer the questions that follow.  \nPreview Questions  \n1. Did you wear a uniform when you went to school?  \n2. Some people believe that children are too materialistic these days. For example, they may be too interested in wearing expensive brand name clothes. What is your opinion?  \nTOPICS FOR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS  \nWhat is a great topic for an argumentative essay? Obviously, it should be an issue that you feel strongly about, know something about, and would like to share your opinion about. What is your opinion, why do you feel this way? Can you think of some reasons why people might disagree with you?  \nWhen you choose a topic, consider these two questions:  \n􀁸 Does the topic have two sides?  \n􀁸 How much do you know about the topic?  \nLook at the list of argumentative topics below. What is your opinion about each topic? Are they two sides of each topic?  \n\n| Topics for Argument |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| Banning cigarettes | Banning violent video games |\n| Requiring school uniforms | Using animals for medical research |\n| Mandating military service | Requiring a test for people who want children |\n| Lowering the drinking age to 18 | Banning cell phones in schools |\n| Getting rid of zoos | Requiring a year of study abroad |\n\n ACTIVITY  Identifying Topics for Argumentative Essays  \nRead these eight topics. Put a check mark (􀀹) next to the ones that could be good topics for argument essays.   1. The first time I flew in a plane.  \n  2. University education should be free.  \n  3. How and why birds fly south for the winter.  \n  4. High school teachers need a higher salary.  \n  5. Steps needed to get a driver’s license.  \n  6. Legalizing gay marriage.  \n  7. Increasing tax on imported food.  \n  8. How to become a karate master.  \nCan you think of three additional topics that would be excellent for an argumentative essay?  \n1.    \n2.    \n3.    \nTOPICS FOR ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAYS  \nAfter you choose a topic, think about what you know about it. What do you know about your side of the argument and what do you know about the opposite side of the argument? 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