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Welcome: Introduction to Argumentative Writing – Censorship in modern music
Description: An argumentative writing or essay is a genre of writing that requires the student to investigate a topic, collect, generate, and evaluate evidence, to develop points or an argument concerning the issues about music censorship
Keywords : Argumentative essay, argumentative writing, music, censorhsip, pros, and cons
Author : M.Faisal aripin
INTRODUCTION
As a writer, you need to know how to write a good argumentative essay. You may collect the datas from various sources to support your essay. You are taking the journey to explore the basic structure, techniques and steps to write a good argumentative essay and how you can persuade and present well-reasoned arguments on a debatable issue-Censorship in music
Before you start your writing process, let’s watch the video related to censorship in music:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqA9lam0td0
TASK
To be a good writer you need to imagine that you are a researcher and your task is to investigate, gather and develop ideas or information on either one of these below:
1. the structure of an argumentative essay
2. the steps in writing a good argumentative essay and
3. the techniques or approaches in writing a good argumentative essay
Present your report in 10-15 minutes!
Your next journey is to do research on the issue of Censorship in music Develop and write at least 3 argumentative points and 3 counter-points on this issue ! Remember, you have to take a firm stance on this issue. Be daring to tell or relate to others how things should be! Provide reasons to support all your claims and refute the opposing side of each argument points. Don't forget to cite experts who agree with you!
Resources
1. Steps in writing Argumentative Essay
2. Argumentative Writing format
3. The power of Argumentative Writing
4. Developing an argument
5. Video 2 (How to Write a Good Argumentative Essay: Logical Structure
PROCESS
1. Work individually. Remember, before you embark in the quest to write an argumentative essay, make sure you have read all the articles and watch videos on the steps, format, structure, developing arguments, writing the introduction, writing the first argument and conclusion of an argumentative essay.
2. You take the role as a researcher to explore, investigate and write a report on each topic: the structure of an argumentative essay, the steps in writing a good argumentative essay and the technique or approach to write a good argumentative essay. Then, combine your work on these topics and present your findings to the class. Use large charts or posters to present!
3. Next, read the articles given and watch the videos on the issue of video games and why should it be banned for the minors.
4. List down all the pros and cons using the T-chart organizer. Then, decide what stance to take, whether playing video games is bad or the opposite and why violent video games should be banned for the minors or vice-versa.
5. Write your argumentative essay in 350 words using a good thesis statement and the minimal five-part structure you have already learnt.
6. Post and share your work in the classroom blog created by your teacher for assessment and comments.
Resource
Website:
Video :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqA9lam0td0 (Music Censorship: RELEVANT OR RIDICULOUS?)
Congratulations and Well Done!
You have accomplished your tasks!
In your journey of exploration, you have learnt the important skills to write a good argumentative essay! As a researcher, you have gathered some information on the structure, steps and techniques to write a good argumentative essay. Are there any other important tips on how to write a good argumentative essay? What are some of the tips or guidance given by experts or tutors?
You have also taken the challenge to work collaboratively and prepare charts or posters to present your group report! You have also successfully accomplished the task in writing the argumentative essay on the issue of the impact of the internet on Censorship in music
RESOURCES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqA9lam0td0