A Practical Guide into Argument Analysis

Description

This 92-page guide sets out a systemic and streamlined approach into Analysing Arguments. Our guide was written by an experienced, PHD-level educator, and includes clear and easy-to-follow analytical sentence models (embedding metalanguage) for each element of the task. Sample essays and plans are also included in our guide, covering a range of VCAA persuasive texts.

• 10 argument/persuasive techniques each with model analytical sentences that show a link to the context
• Paragraph plans and table formats
• A focus on analytical sentences, ie sentences that embed the technique/language, connecting it to the author’s views and positioning strategies;
• Essay plans, model comparative essays; metalanguage for comparisons
• Q&A: your questions and the assessors’ comments from VCAA exams
• Sample paragraphs from students and “how to improve” comments
• Sample comparative-style essay from students and “how to improve” comments
• Improve your tone bank: 13 categories with match-up exercises to track your learning.