Wiki source code of How to write an argument
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18.1 | 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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18.1 | 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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17.1 | 5 | Linking words/connectives help to connect the sentences and the paragraphs just like concrete. |
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2.1 | 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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6.1 | 9 | [[Example: (Part-Time Jobs)]] |
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14.1 | 11 | {{exercise id="How to write an argument" source="AG Englisch" level="b"}} |
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7.1 | 12 | **Now it’s your turn!** |
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6.1 | 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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6.1 | 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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19.1 | 23 | {{exercise id="Write another argument" source="AG Englisch" level="a"}} |
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8.1 | 25 | Now write one of your own arguments. {{/exercise}} |