Argument Essay Tip Guide

John Rayner - Period6 - 02,06,12

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1V2Yex3zMAivKt4NzJUMpFUwqGyV25cf2tNUsczUo5h0/edit?hl=en_US

AP ELA TEST GUIDE:

General argument essay= designed as a “contemporary issues” question, but is really a “personal values” question.

Moral, thoughtful, or reflective society consider its most important strengths.

Prompt:

State the issue, Offer an opinion, & Include your opinion (whether you agree or disagree with the offered opinion)

Identify the Claim:

1. first (this is extremely vital) you must understand this claim being made by the author and make sure others can understand it as well.
2. second, you need to perceive the larger social context and express feelings about it.
3. finally (this is also extremely crucial) you are being asked to make your argument using examples from your own experiences.
• Keep in Mind: colleges and other higher positions will be reviewing what you are stating in your writing.
There is a  relatively easy 3 step process you should follow before you begin to write your essay:
1. step one is to critically read the passage and underline anything that clearly define the author’s claim.
2. step two is to set up your immediate reaction to the issue in a few words: are you for it, against it, or ambivalent toward it?
3. step three is to make a list of viable, thoughtful examples you can use to help illustrate your argument.
Creating a Sample List
• an effective step you can take to guarantee success in writing the general argument essay is to create a sample list of works and experiences to draw upon when you are considering you argument.
• Lists can include: Books, movies, TV shows, current events, history lessons, and most importantly PERSONAL EXPERIENCES- and many other things.
• no matter what the length of the prompt is read it carefully and strategically analyze it.
• Brainstorm