Argumentative essay writing 1 by Jade https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1 Follow the arrows and complete the tasks :) en-us 2018-01-15 20:29:02 UTC 2024-10-02 02:54:50 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. What is an argument? jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221530005 Discuss with your group and post a definition here.]]> 2018-01-15 20:30:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221530005 2. What does an essay need for it to qualify as an argumentative essay? jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221530196 Talk about this and list some features here.]]> 2018-01-15 20:31:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221530196 3. Click on this excerpt from your SS3 textbook (p.74). Do you agree? Post below. jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221530417 2018-01-15 20:32:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221530417 4. DISCUSSION TIME! jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221531007 In your groups, work your way through these topics. Spend some time first deciding your opinion, then discuss them one by one.]]> 2018-01-15 20:37:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221531007 5. Discussion reflection jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221531300 Reflect on what you contributed to your discussion. Did you:
- support your opinion with any facts/examples/evidence?
- consider others' opinions, especially if they didn't agree with you?
- change your mind at any point?
- summarise the discussion at the end?

Why are these things important? Please comment below.]]> 2018-01-15 20:39:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221531300 6. Read this excerpt from SS3 (p.77). jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221532554 Can you think of an example of someone who is (or should be) an authority on a subject, getting it wrong or making a mistake? We are all human, after all ;)]]> 2018-01-15 20:48:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221532554 7. What should you take into account when evaluating the strength of an argument? Add to the list below. jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221533193 - How relevant is the evidence?
- Are the premises realistic?
- Is the author biased?
...]]> 2018-01-15 20:53:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221533193 9. DISCUSS THIS... jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221533481 Is it ok to criticise or point out flaws in a source? When would you do this, and how could you do it in an academically appropriate way?]]> 2018-01-15 20:56:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221533481 8. Textbook time...(p.77) jade_kimberley https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221533948 Let's look at these ideas in context now with a text containing an argument. Work through the questions below and comment with your answers.]]> 2018-01-15 20:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jade_kimberley/argessays1/wish/221533948