Writing an Argumentative Essay
This lesson covers the definition and structure of an argumentative essay. It explains the importance of understanding the topic and provides tips for writing effectively. Students will learn how to present arguments and persuade an audience.
- 02:22 “I'm going to read the definition of an argumentative essay, and equally, I'm going to explain things you should know. An argumentative essay or debate is an activity in which a debate is required to give reasons for or a...”
- 01:35 “argumentative essay. With this, we put you in position to be closer to success. Now, we move straight to the content. Now, the content, how to write an argumentative essay. Now, before you can get to stage where you can...”
- 00:48 “should be able to understand the int of writing a good argumentative essay. Number three, students should be able to write a good argumentative essay. Now, for each of these objectives, it is expected that after this top...”
Critical Reading Skills
This lesson covers how to read critically by identifying facts and opinions in texts. Students will learn to make deductions their analysis of the material. The focus is on intensive reading for deeper understanding.
- 11:49 “you need to do your critical thinking. Now, to evaluate the arguments in the test. When you get to the university, you will need this more. To distinguish the facts from the opinion. So, in a passage, in a test, as alway...”
- 03:08 “And this is a very good skill. Maybe when you are preparing for a debate, it requires you to be critical. You want to argue with your opponents. So, you need to look at different opinions, different facts, and bring it u...”
- 04:44 “that will require you to contrast, that may require you to agree, that may require you to agree, or disagree. So this is reading for critical thinking. You want to bring out something, either you agree to what the person...”