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Structure of Argumentative Writing As Per IGCSE Standards

This document outlines a three-stage process for argumentative writing: 1) Identify arguments for and against the topic, 2) Understand the structure including an intro paragraph stating your stance and reference to source material followed by body paragraphs addressing opposing opinions and counters, 3) Draft the argumentative piece following the outlined structure and requirements.

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Structure of Argumentative Writing As Per IGCSE Standards

This document outlines a three-stage process for argumentative writing: 1) Identify arguments for and against the topic, 2) Understand the structure including an intro paragraph stating your stance and reference to source material followed by body paragraphs addressing opposing opinions and counters, 3) Draft the argumentative piece following the outlined structure and requirements.

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P2, Question 1- Argumentative Writing

Stage 1: Identifying and listing down


arguments in favour of the topic and against
the topic (Working out content points)

Stage 2: Understanding the structure of


Argumentative Writing
Structure
Paragraph 1: Introduction+ state your stance+
reference to the article/text/passage read
Paragraph 2: Argument 1: Opposite opinion +
Counter

Paragraph 3: Argument 2: Opposite opinion +


Counter

Paragraph 4: Argument 3: Opposite opinion +


Counter

Paragraph 5: Conclude (Summarize overall


your stance in light of the claims made)
Rephrasing major points, call to attention, or
concluding remarks
Stage 3: Write the draft of your argumentative
letter/article/speech as per question
requirements.

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