EL P1 Expositions Handout

SASS Expositions- Argumentative Essays Sec 3 Exp Name:_________________________ ( ) Date:___________ Expositions (Argumentative writing) 1. An example of an argumentative essay: Wet markets are no longer relevant today. Do you agree? Structure Language Introduction: (Tristan Ang 3SB 2020) Hook: attracts the reader’s attention by stating a current trend in the covid 10 pandemic. Transition Statement: links hook to thesis statement by elaborating on the reason for the growing support to ban wet market – unsanitary consumption of wildlife. Thesis statement: states writer’s stand. A growing chorus of voices is urging the abolition of wet markets across the globe as they come under heightened scrutiny for their role as potent breeding grounds for devastating diseases outbreaks such as the novel coronavirus pandemic. This includes Dr. Anthony Fauci, America's top infectious disease expert who believes that our current public health crisis is a direct result of such unsanitary consumption of wildlife and the abolition of wet market is an effective way to prevent future pandemics. However, there is no need to enforce a worldwide closure of wet markets given the social, cultural and economic repercussions of such draconian measures. Instead, a set of enhanced protocols should be introduced to modernise and improve the hygiene of wet markets. The Simple Present Tense is used to express opinions Use of Ethos: The writer uses ethos, leveraging on the statements of Dr Anthony Fauci that a ban of wet market will prevent future pandemics. Use of good vocabulary: abolition, unsanitary, growing chorus of voices. Use of connectors: however Introduction: (Ong E-Jay 3SB 2020) Hook: attracts the reader’s attention by introducing the topic and the role of wet market. Transition Statement: links hook to thesis statement by elaborating on the roles wet market plays. Thesis statement: states writer’s stand (Write the thesis statement in the spaces provided) Wet markets are an ordinary sight anywhere throughout the world, renowned for the freshness and affordability of its products. It sells a range of products such as palatable meat produce and vegetables. From providing fresh and affordable produce to being a microcosm of Singapore’s multi-cultural society; it is without a doubt that wet markets play an integral role in today’s society. However, some critics might argue that wet markets do not meet the required hygiene standards given the recent Covid 19 pandemic. ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ Variation of sentence beginnings Can you identify some variety of sentences used in the paragraph?) 1. Introduction: (Muhammad Aqeil 3SB 2020) Hook: attracts the reader’s a