Friday, July 10, 2009

Tips to write argumentative Essay: Underline key Vocabulary in the Questions

Step 1: Read and Underline Key Words

Should governments spend money on space exploration, or should they spend the money on problems here first?

Step 2: Write Down Other Words with the Same Meaning

Governments = nations, countries, authorities, politicians

Spend = allocate, give, allot, provide, budget, make available, waste, award

Space exploration = space program, trips to the moon, the international space station, planets, planetary voyages

Money = budgets, taxes, resources,

Problems = concerns, issues, worries, disasters, threats, threatening, war, famine, poverty, education, homelessness, drugs, global warming

Here = on earth, in our own countries, closer to home, in developing countries, foreign aid,

Step 3: Use Your New Words in the Opening Sentences

With many global concerns such as war, poverty, hunger and pollution, many people do not think that nations should waste money on exploring space. (One side) However, others are convinced that expenditure on space programs is justified. (Other side)

Step 4: Add a Thesis

With many global concerns such as war, poverty, hunger and pollution, many people question whether nations should waste money on exploring space. However, others are convinced that expenditure on space programs is justified. This essay will examine some arguments for and against space exploration. (Thesis)

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