Postingan

Argumentative text part 2

Gambar
Example 1 : Should College Education be Free? College education should be free for all students. Education is a basic right and the key to success and prosperity and making it accessible to be a better society. Countries that provide free education in college have higher rates of college graduates and more educated workforce. Providing free college education for students will reduce the burden of student debt. Opponents of free education in college argue that it would be too expensive for the government to provide. The benefits of a more educated population will outweigh the costs in the long run. Example 2 : Smoking Prohibition by MUI Recently the MUI (Indonesian Ulema Council) issued a fatwa that smoking is forbidden and should be avoided. Smoking causes a variety of reactions in the community. The society is divided into two groups in considering that fatwa. But, many people agree with MUI and the others do not agree with MUI. The party who agrees with the fatwa assumes that smoking...

Argumentative Text : Pupose, Structure and Language Features

Gambar
  In this chapter we will learn about argumentative text also   asking and giving opinion. 1.       Argumentative Text As a crucial aspect of communication and critical thinking, understanding how to craft persuasive arguments is invaluable. In this lesson, we’ll explore the function, generic structure, and language features of argumentative texts to   equip you with the skills needed to excel in expressing your opinions effectively. a.       Generic Structure Typically, argumentative texts follow a structured format, beginning with an introduction that presents the topic and the author’s stance, followed by body paragraphs that provide evidence and counterarguments, and concluding with a summary of the main points and a restatement of the author’s position. Here are the generic structures of argumentative text. 1)       Introduction The ...