Index to this Article:
- Information about argumentative essays
- Essay Structure
- Model / Sample Argumentative Essays
- Process - Walking through the Steps of Building an Essay
- Essay / Composition Revision Checklists
- General Written Production Marking Grids
Information about argumentative essays
This article is especially aimed at students that are taking courses with Jamie. There are a variety of learners, and I try to demonstrate how to produce a good argumentative essay at the CEGEP level (English Levels II - IV) that meshes well with different learning styles. What follows are some resources that demonstrate expectations for an argumentative essay, also sometimes referred to as the "argumentative essay" or the "thesis/support" essay:
Essay Structure
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Formatted - Structure of a Typical Argumentative CEGEP Essay Unformatted (HTML) - Structure of a Typical Argumentative CEGEP Essay |
This is a document that you will probably become very familiar with. It's the document that Jamie presents in class to expose the framework behind the college argumentative English essay. Some might refer to this as the "waterfall" or "cascading" essay framework code. |
| Prezi - Argumentative Essay Structure |
Maximum detail. This is a prezi document that allows learners to see, in detail, the structure of the argumentative essay. Because this is a Prezi document, learners are free to zoom-in on a detail that interests them, and zoom-in even further for examples, etc. Note that Prezi requires a robust computer to work smoothly. |
Model / Sample Argumentative Essays
I have developed a site that is dedicated to sharing model essays with students that would like to see "very good" essays that were written by students at https://sites.google.com/view/modelessays
Process - Walking through the Steps of Building an Essay
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| Step 1 - Setting Up an Initial Framework |
This video walks students through the planning process required in order to create an essay. The video is available in High Definition (HD) for clarity and Closed Captioning (CC) for comprehension. You can access these features by choosing the "change quality" and "turn on captions" icons that are located immediately below the video. Note that this video was originally designed for a previous year in which the writing portion was integrated with the speaking portion of an exam. This video is temporarily available to you while I develop a newer, more generic video that will cover all classes. Check back in a few days or a week or so to see the newer video. |
| Step 2 - Writing a Draft Copy | This video continues where the previous video left off and leads students to the development of a complete essay. A copy of the essay used in the video (entitled Pre-Made Food is Bad for Your Health) is available on this page. |
| Argumentative / Persuasive Essay Outline (Plan, Brouillon) - Experimental |
This document can be saved in your preferred format (Microsoft Word, .PDF, etc.). To do so, choose "File" and then "Download as -->" Instructions: you will be permitted to bring this essay outline (FR: plan / brouillon) with you into the exam. With the exception of the thesis statement, the paragraph topic sentences, and quotations or citations (which can be written out in complete sentences), your ideas must be written out in point form only on this outline. Consult your coursebook for further information on essay outlines. (These pages are not evaluated but must be submitted with your essay) |
Essay / Composition Revision Checklists
An essay or composition checklist is a tool that is intended to remind you of what you should be looking for in your text as you edit & revise your text. You are encouraged to use a checklist during any of the formative or summative activities in your course, including exams. Click on the hyperlink, below, that represents your level:
| Level | Example Course Numbers |
| Level I (Basic Courses) Essay Revision Checklist and Learning Tool | 604-100, 604-210 |
| Level II (Lower-Intermediate Courses) Essay Revision Checklist and Learning Tool | 604-101, 604-211 |
| Level III (Upper-Intermediate Courses) Essay Revision Checklist and Learning Tool | 604-102, 604-212 |
| Level IV (Advanced Courses) Essay Revision Checklist and Learning Tool | 604-103, 604-213 |
| Plagiarism Checklist | Everyone |
General Written Production Marking Grids
Your college's Languages Department sets the standards that you are required to attain on your course writing. These standards are very general. You should consult your evaluation rubric in order to see a detailed breakdown of how you will be assessed. If you would like to view the general writing assessment sheet, click on the hyperlink, below, that represents your level:
| Level | Example Course Numbers |
| Level I (Basic Courses) General Essay Marking Grid | 604-100, 604-210 |
| Level II (Lower-Intermediate Courses) General Essay Marking Grid | 604-101, 604-211 |
| Level III (Upper-Intermediate Courses) General Essay Marking Grid | 604-102, 604-212 |
| Level IV (Advanced Courses) General Essay Marking Grid | 604-103, 604-213 |
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