This encapsulation of the core of an argument is called a thesis. The thesis might appear in the first or second paragraph, at the end of the essay or at a particular turning point in the story.

After all, argument – as in trying to woo people to one’s side – is an integral part of life. An argumentative essay and a debate are similar.

In other words, you can repeat your argument without sounding repetitive by filtering the thesis through one last striking image or quotation. The Prescription: End With a Rousing Call to Arms ...

Phase 1: Setting a Context For demonstrative purposes, let’s pretend I want ELLs to write an argumentative essay about the benefits of using smartphones in school to aid instruction.

This thesis aims to explore the relationship between discourse information and the CEFR-level (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) in argumentative English learner essays. The study ...

Argumentative essays By SPM ENGLISH WITH JUGDEEP KAUR GILL Education Sunday, 21 Sep 2008 12:00 AM MYT ...

There are two basic types of discursive essay. Firstly there are persuasive essays in which you can argue strongly either in favour of or against a given discussion. Alternatively, there are ...