I am a Chinese teacher. Who said that argumentative essays must be written in three paragraphs? Generally speaking, argumentative essays are divided into two categories: one is argumentative essay, which is to put forward arguments - demonstrate arguments - and draw conclusions. However, its specific writing form can be ever-changing, so how can it be three-paragraph? Even the most standardized model requires several paragraphs to discuss. The other type is refutational argumentative essays, which are mainly used to refute other people's opinions and establish one's own opinions. This type of argumentative essays is more flexible and changeable. How to write argumentative essays is a very complicated subject. I have a high school version of the book "Chinese Practical Practice Code". If you want to learn, please contact me and I will give it to you for free.
The format of argumentative essays is not a fixed format of three paragraphs. The three-paragraph format should be the most basic requirement for beginners to write argumentative essays. The three parts of arguments, arguments, and arguments must be complete in most cases. There should be an argument, but it doesn’t have to be in the first paragraph. But all arguments must be elaborated around the arguments. The arguments include both factual arguments and theoretical arguments. There are many methods and cannot be completed in one paragraph.
Argumentative essays are divided into: positive argumentative essays, negative argumentative essays, material-based argumentative essays, critical argumentative essays, etc. Students mostly write positive argumentative essays and material-based argumentative essays. For example, the speech titled "Love of Labor" for the 2019 College Entrance Examination is a positive argumentative essay. In the past few years, the test was based on material-based argumentative essays. Today we will talk about how to write a positive argumentative essay.
The so-called "positive type" is to put forward a certain good quality, style, spirit that people should have or affirm a certain practice from the front, and write it down.
For opinions, it is best to put them straight to the point.
The argument is put forward, and then the second part of the argument is entered. First of all, we must make sense, which is a theoretical argument. When reasoning, you should explain the truth clearly and thoroughly around the arguments. It is best to use positive and negative contrastive arguments. That is, it emphasizes the importance of the argument and discusses the argument from the opposite side.
After you have finished explaining your own truth, you can use "quotations", that is, use famous quotes to prove the correctness of the theory. It is also a supplement and sublimation of what you have said. Because you are a "little person" after all, and your words are trivial. It is better to use the wise sayings of big people to support it, which will make the correctness and reliability of your argument more solid, and at the same time, it will also make your article more colorful.
At this point in the article, "reasoning" has come to an end. Now we will proceed to demonstrate with typical examples, that is, enter the "presenting the facts" stage. Because no matter how clear and thorough the truth is, even if you explain it in a colorful way, it is still just a "big truth". Whether the reader will be convinced or not is uncertain. You must use typical examples to demonstrate, so that readers can move from empty theories to real examples. , to be truly convinced. As the saying goes, "Facts speak louder than words," and this is the truth. And it is a jump from "reasoning" to "presenting facts", and there must be a transition in the middle, otherwise it will appear too sudden. This requires adding a transitional sentence or paragraph, such as "This will also be the case."
When "presenting the facts", you can succinctly present the first typical example, or you can list several typical examples using concise and concise parallel sentences.
After the first typical example is cited, it is best to cite another typical example, and when citing the second typical example, a finishing touch of pros and cons must be made.
Only by analyzing typical examples with positive and negative comparisons can it be shown that the author's understanding of the topic does not just stay on the surface of the matter, but goes deep into the essence of the matter.
After reasoning and presenting the facts, the second part is almost done. But it is not over yet, there must be contact with reality: that is, contact with the times or contact with oneself. Because writing an article is not just for the sake of writing an article, especially an argumentative essay, you always have to clarify your own opinions and opinions, which has a utilitarian purpose. In other words, your opinions and opinions must be in line with the pulse of the times and closely related to your own study and life. Therefore, you should also reflect the style of the times and show your study and life situation.
In fact, this kind of "connection with reality" also serves one's own arguments. It just uses the requirements of the times to spur you, me and others; it uses one's own words and deeds to prove one's arguments.
This is the end of the article. The ending must be short and powerful. It can summarize the above, echo the beginning, or issue a call to action.
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(1) Make your point clear and get straight to the point. In the 1988 National College Entrance Examination Essay Question "Habits", a high-scoring essay began as follows: "Just like the stream is used to rushing and the sea is used to roaring, I am used to meditating, daydreaming, and expressing my feelings. In the diary. ”
(2) Metaphor, metaphor. In the 1987 National College Entrance Examination Materials essay "The Significance of Theory to Practice", one college entrance examination essay was titled "Lighthouse·Signpost·Theory", which began with: "Sailing on a sea full of reefs requires lighthouse guidance; at the fork in the road, We need signposts to guide us. Otherwise, we will hit the rocks and get lost. On the road of life, we need the guidance of scientific theories.”
(3) Tell stories and introduce themes. A high-scoring essay in the 1994 National College Entrance Examination, "Habits," begins with humor: "I once heard a joke: A young civil servant once met the director in the toilet, so he blurted out: 'Director, you also go to the toilet yourself. ?' When hearing this, others will certainly laugh, but after laughing, we find that there is something worth pondering. It is said that this clerk always says "Director, you personally..." and "Section Chief, you personally..." on other occasions. ...', over time, animal conditioned reflexes are formed, even if the time, place, and environment have changed. I say this is due to habit.
(4) Quoting the famous sentence, stick to the center. The famous quotes include famous quotes from ancient and modern Chinese and foreign celebrities, proverbs, poems and songs, etc. The 1995 college entrance examination essay "Responsibility" that received a high score begins with this: "Prince Charles of England once said: There are many things in this world that you must not do. What you don't do is your responsibility. "
(5) Present the phenomenon and reveal the topic. The essay title is "Fathers". One essay begins like this: "My father's generation encountered natural disasters when they were growing up, and went to the mountains and countryside when they were studying. When they returned to the city, their household registration was shortened, and their children's further studies at university were self-funded... But their eyes were still shining, their waists were still straight, and they looked solid, confident, and steady. ”
In addition, there are three points to pay attention to at the beginning of the material composition: first, the material must be reported concisely; second, it must be reported according to the requirements and prompts of the test questions; third, it must quickly move from the narrative to the issue or argument.
Argumentative essay structure for college entrance examination essays
1. Argumentative argumentation should be advanced layer by layer, step by step, from shallow to deep, layer by layer, and step by step, that is, vertical layer-by-layer progression. The embodiment of the structure is also called the push structure. Its characteristic is that the order of each layer has strict requirements and cannot be changed at will. Generally, argumentative papers adopt the idea of ????posing questions first, then analyzing the problems, and then solving the problems, which reflects the layer-by-layer approach. Characteristics of the hierarchical structure. The basic structure of the hierarchical structure is divided into two categories: each level of the article is advanced step by step, with strict requirements on the order before and after, and cannot be changed at will.
The basic structure. There are two types:
1. Argumentative analysis is carried out around the structure of the article along the thinking line of "what - why - how" or "raising questions - analyzing problems - solving problems". This structure develops vertically, deepens layer by layer, advances step by step, and deepens the discussion. "What is" can be understood as raising a question, which indicates the essence of the problem, or states the scope of the discussion, or directly puts forward the central argument; it can also be a question. Make necessary explanations, explanations, etc. of the object of discussion. Discussing from the perspective of "why" and "how" is the main part of the article. These two parts can be paid equal attention to, or they can be focused on each other, not necessarily evenly.
When choosing the focus, we must consider whether we need to focus on clarifying the reasons for the establishment of a point of view, or what should be done based on a certain principle
2. From here to there, from near to far, from shallow to deep , develop arguments from easy to difficult, from specific to general (i.e., inductive reasoning), or from general to specific (i.e., deductive reasoning), reflecting a vertical and hierarchical structure. When using hierarchical (vertical) argumentation, you need to pay attention to:
1. The central argument is put forward in the introductory part, and the sub-arguments in the main thesis are advanced layer by layer, step by step, and demonstrated from shallow to deep. Finally, they are synthesized in the conclusion part and further establish the central argument.
2. Choose sub-points or arguments of different heights and from the same aspect to prove your point. Its analysis of problems generally follows an in-depth thinking track from phenomenon to essence, from cause to result. The relationship between its levels is no longer parallel and equal, but a relationship of advancement and forward development; just like peeling bamboo shoots, one layer goes deeper than the next, and finally the essence and soul are unearthed:
3. Using progressive arguments, some progressive marker words are often used between paragraphs, such as: "not only that", "but also", "even", etc.
2. Story-style opening The latest article Who is the father of Two Bombs and One Star? What are the methods and techniques of shortening sentences? The so-called story-style opening is to tell a fascinating little story at the beginning, using narrative language , a method of expressing the plot clearly, and then using the story to introduce the argument or topic of the article. Starting with a story not only enriches the content of the article, but also naturally draws out opinions and stimulates the reading interest of the marking teacher. Please see: Example 1 I am often moved to tears by the ancient man named Wei Sheng. "Wei Sheng made an appointment with a girl, but she didn't come for three days. When he encountered a flood, Wei Sheng hugged a pillar and died." Wei Sheng was such a lovely and persistent gentleman. For that agreement that may not be important, in order to protect the depths of his heart. He actually defended the contract he wrote to himself heroically with his life. I saw two shining words in him - integrity. ("Keeping the Contract of the Soul") At the beginning of the composition, the candidate told us a story about integrity. In order to keep the promise, Wei Sheng actually died holding a pillar. The story is very concise. The key is that the author connects life and integrity, which naturally leads to the topic. The ancients knew about the contract of guarding the soul, but what about us? How should we keep our spiritual contract?
3. Give examples using the point-to-example method. The so-called point-to-example method is also called the parallel argumentation method. It is to use parallel sentence patterns to list a group of similar arguments, and then conduct inductive argument analysis. By using the example method, you can list a large number of examples in less words to make the illustrations comprehensive and sufficient. In addition, due to the use of parallel sentence patterns, the momentum of the article, the strength of argumentation, the expressiveness and appeal of the language are greatly enhanced. Example 5: Dr. Chu meditated on the lakeside, and he never regretted it even after nine deaths; Emperor Wu of Wei raised his whip and pointed eastward, full of ambition; Tao Yuanming leisurely wandered to Nanshan, drank wine and picked chrysanthemums. I admire them because in this chaotic world, they understand themselves, find their souls, and become the purest drop in the troubled world. Even if he is flattered and despised, he will not let it spread; even if his body is wrapped in horse leather and his soul is lost in the smoke, what he pursues is magnanimity; even if he is in poverty and cannot have enough to eat all day long, he is still willing to enjoy himself and cultivate his land. Sticking to the purest ingredients of the soul can rival the beauty in troubled times! (Hebei College Entrance Examination Full Score Essay "A Drop in the Ocean") Using the form of parallel enumeration like this not only highly summarizes the facts, increases the density of use cases, but also greatly strengthens the momentum and enhances the argumentation effect. It is worth noting that after we enumerate multiple arguments, we need to conduct a comparative analysis of these arguments and summarize their most common points, which must be closely related to the arguments.
1. No!
2. Although the writing method of argumentative essays is the same, the content of the articles is rich and colorful.
3. The woks used by everyone for cooking are basically the same, but the fried dishes vary widely.
4. Do you understand the above principles?
5. The structure of the argumentative essay is solidified, just like when we walk on the road, we walk on the right side.
6. There are some fixed things that allow us to understand the rules. Of course, this does not mean that innovation is not possible. Innovation is the soul of development.
7. Argumentative writing has conformed to people’s habits. If you want to change it, it may not be easy.
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When students write articles, the main task is not to innovate. It is to learn the basic ideas and patterns of writing articles. For example, an argumentative essay must have arguments, arguments, and an argumentation process. Once you master it and become proficient, you will be qualified.