Structure for the Argumentative Essay is outlined on pages 541-542 in the text.
Structure your introduction as follows:
Get the reader's attention
Introduce the topic/issue
Provide any necessary background
BRIEFLY and CAREFULLY present both sides of the issue
State your claim
An example of a good introductory paragraph is on page 525 --
Introductions are difficult; introductions for good argumentative essays are very difficult and take time. Note that this essay is much more formal than the previous exemplification essay
Daily Writing #5:
Write a good introductory paragraph for an argumentative paper on parenting styles. Get the readers' attention, introduce the two parentting styles. Briefly and clearly explain the western parent and the eastern, "tiger" parent. Then state your claim of which one is better and in very general terms, explain why.
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