strcturing an argument

Question 1

where does the topic sentence come in a paragraph??

Answer 1

It normally comes at the start.

Question 2

Is this a fact, or an opinion?
‘It’s always worthwhile to take a holiday abroad’

Answer 2

An opinion - cannot be proven or backed up with evidence

Question 3

What discourse marker could you use to indicate that you’re going to introduce another similar point?

Answer 3

In addition, moreover, additionally

Question 4

Describe the ideal structure of a cohesive argument:

Answer 4

Introduction
Beginning argument
Counter argument
Reasoning
Conclusion

Question 5

Sentence starters to summarize the writer’s argument:

Answer 5

The writer begins, the rest of this paragraph, the argument builds, a summarizing conclusion.

Question 6

Name as many discourse markers as you can:

Answer 6

however, despite, although, by contrast , in addition, nonetheless, as a result, similarly