An argumentative text aims to convince the reader of a point of view by presenting arguments and evidence. 🔹 Structure of an argumentative text : 1. Introduction : • Presents the topic and the author's thesis (main position) • Hook: question, statistic, or striking statement 2. Body paragraphs : • Each paragraph presents one argument + evidence/example • May include a counter-argument (opposite view) + refutation 3. Conclusion : • Restates the thesis and summarises the main arguments • May call for action 🔹 Argumentative language to identify : • Giving opinions: In my opinion... / I believe... / It is clear that... • Adding arguments: Furthermore... / Moreover... / In addition... • Contrast: However... / On the other hand... / Although... • Conclusion: Therefore... / In conclusion... / To sum up... • Cause/effect: because / since / as a result / consequently 🔹 Reading strategy : • Identify the thesis in the introduction. • Find the topic sentence (main idea) of each paragraph. • Notice linking words — they show the logical structure. • Distinguish facts from opinions.

📝 Read this short argumentative text : 'Education is the most powerful tool to fight poverty. In many developing countries, lack of education leads to unemployment and poverty. Studies show that every additional year of schooling increases a person's income by 10%. Moreover, educated citizens are more likely to participate in democracy and make informed decisions. Therefore, governments should invest heavily in education, especially in rural areas.' Questions : 1. What is the thesis? → Education is the most powerful tool to fight poverty. 2. Find one fact used as evidence. → Studies show that every additional year of schooling increases income by 10%. 3. What linking word introduces the conclusion? → Therefore 4. What does the author recommend? → Governments should invest in education, especially in rural areas. 5. Find one word that adds an argument. → Moreover