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Are you preparing for the Cambridge IGCSE exams and striving to perfect your writing skills? This comprehensive PowerPoint Presentation breaks down Argumentative Letter Writing step-by-step, equipping you with the tools and techniques to craft high-scoring responses.

Learning Objectives:

• Reading Objectives: Analyse explicit and implicit ideas. Annotate texts to extract supporting and refuting details.
• Writing Objectives: Structure and format an argumentative letter. Integrate claims, counterclaims and relevant supporting arguments. Use precise vocabulary, flawless grammar and a tailored tone.

Step-by-Step Breakdown of the Lesson:

• Understanding Argumentative Techniques: Explore Aristotle’s Rhetoric (Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Khairos) through examples. Test your knowledge with a quick activity.
• Breaking Down the Writing Prompt: Learn the SPAG approach (Style, Purpose, Audience, Genre). Understand the “4Ws” to clarify the writing task.
• Reading and Annotation: Analyse texts A and B for claims and counterclaims. Extract key details to support and refute arguments effectively.

Crafting the Argumentative Letter:

• Introduction: Set the tone, introduce the thesis, and outline claims/counterclaims.
• Body Paragraphs: Develop a minimum of 5 supporting arguments for the claim. Create 5 refuting arguments for the counterclaim.
• Conclusion: Weigh both viewpoints, call for action, and close with advice.

Writing Standards and Marking Criteria:

• Understand the allocation of marks for content and language.
• Master precise, sophisticated writing tailored to the Cambridge IGCSE requirements.

Bonus Tips:

• Discover how to align your arguments with the marking scheme.
• Learn to transition between ideas for coherent writing seamlessly.
• Interactive Practice: Use the provided texts to draft your letter, applying the techniques covered in the lesson.