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English Paper 1 Argumentative Essay Question Format: ● (Quote/statement). How far do you agree?/Do you agree? Purpose: For persuading others to adopt your point of view - Must give supportive arguments, acknowledge opposing views and reaffirm your stand to convince audience Planning: ● Note question requirements ● List out “For” and “Against” points ● Decide on your stand - Choose the side you feel you can support proficiently Essay Format: Introduction: HDTO - Begin with a hook - Define the question: Address key terms, interpret quote if given - Link to thesis statement: rhetorical questions relating to the topic - State your thesis statement: Use relative qualifiers (e.g. often, primarily, frequently) as they are much easier to prove - Give an overview of your points Substantive Point 1 - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format - Point: Ensure point is explicit and closely adhered to Substantive Point 2 - Use a connector (e.g Furthermore, In addition, On the same note, Moreover, additionally) - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format Counter-argument + Rebuttal - Use a connector (On the other hand, however, in contrary) - Make it clear that it is an opposing view (e.g On the other hand, opponents of this view claim that (opposite of thesis) as (strong opposing substantive point). Such people maintain that (PEEL of anti-thesis) - Rebut through : flaws in opponent’s argument, new unconsidered fact, point which undermines opponent’s argument - Example: However, in the defense of my argument…...

- Reinstate your stand to show it is still strong Conclusion: - Summarise main arguments and reaffirm your stand. - Do not introduce new points - Concluding thought/reflection/recommendation - May link to the first paragraph Discursive Essay Purpose: Discussion, Explanation, Information Question Format: ● Classification/Description: What are some of the ways…… (3 methods) ● Cause and Effect: What are some of the causes of…… (3 Causes) ● Compare and Contrast: Is it better to…...or…...when…… (3 Similarities/Differences, Compare: Similarities, Contrast: Differences) ● “Statement/Quote”. Discuss (2 for, 2 against) Planning: ● Note the question requirements ● Come up with points based on the format above Essay Format: Introduction - Begin with a hook (e.g. Quote) which introduces the subject - Define the question: Address key terms and interpret quote if given - State your thesis statement: Must not be a stand. State what the essay is discussing. (e.g. In this essay I shall discuss……) - Give an overview of your points Supportive Point 1 - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format Supportive Point 2 - Use a connector (e.g Furthermore, In addition, On the same note) - State your topic sentence: present point in first sentence - Use the P.E.E.L Format