1. The Argumentative Essay
Purpose: To show your audience that your opinion is correct

2. The Argumentative Essay
The emphasis of the argumentative essay is proving your thesis/point.
It aims at showing your reader the validity and truth of your position.
You have an opinion and you will argue/prove it.
The Argumentative essay relies on fact.
Your assumption is that the reader is not on your side.
For Example: Capital Punishment should be banned as it is
more costly than imprisonment.

3. Planning and Developing Your Text – Blue Gold
Form
Speech
Central Idea
People need to be aware of the dangers of corporate intervention in global water supplies. It is up the citizens of Canada to stop this from occurring.
Purpose
To argue against corporate intervention in global water supplies (in Canada)
Public Audience
Canadian environmentalists attending a conference
Context
Presented at the 2012
Our Canada: Our Water Conference held in Banff, Alberta

4. Planning and Developing Your Text – Blue Gold
Form
Speech
Central Idea
People need to be aware of the dangers of corporate intervention in global water supplies. It is up the citizens of Canada to stop this from occurring.
Purpose
To argue against corporate intervention in global water supplies (in Canada)
Public Audience
Canadian environmentalists attending a conference
Context
Presented at the 2012
Our Canada: Our Water Conference held in Banff, Alberta