Wiki source code of How to write an argument

Version 18.1 by Martina Wagner on 2026/04/28 14:27

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		1	{{info}}Build each paragraph step by step. Just as a house needs a strong and well-planned foundation to stand firmly, a paragraph also needs a clear and logical structure to support its main idea.
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		3	Each part of the paragraph, the topic sentence, the explanation, the example/evidence and the concluding sentence, works together like the foundation, the walls, and the roof of a house, giving the argument strength and coherence.
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		5	Linking words/connectives help to connect the sentences and the paragraphs just like concrete.
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		7	Don’t forget that the style has to be impersonal, i.e. the sentences do not have a clear or specific subject. The opinions expressed seem general or shared by many people. {{/info}}
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		9	[[Example: (Part-Time Jobs)]]
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		11	{{exercise id="How to write an argument" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
		12	Now it’s your turn!
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		14	Use the outline below:
		15	//Topic: “Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of social media for young people in relation to their mental health.”//
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		17	• Topic sentence/argument: Social media can cause stress.
		18	• Explanation: Teenagers often compare themselves to others.
		19	• Example: Instagram users report feeling unhappy when they see “perfect” photos.
		20	• Concluding sentence: Too much social media can harm self-esteem.
		21	{{/exercise}}
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		23	{{exercise id="Write another argument" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}}
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		25	Now write one of your own arguments. {{/exercise}}

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