Exam. English essay-reasoning, practice of argumentation. Korzhachkina O.M.

The manual presents a methodology for creating a detailed written statement with elements of reasoning “My opinion”. This technique is based on the construction of an argument/counterargument system in confirmation of the author’s position, which is one of the most difficult tasks in preparing for the “letter” section on the USE.

The manuals are considered:

- The concepts of the theory of argumentation as a science of techniques and forms of reasonable judgment;

- glossary of basic terms on the theory of argumentation;

- practical step-by-step recommendations with examples of the choice of logical means of language in protecting your own opinion; /p>

- a set of exercises for the development of skills to build a reasoned written statement with detailed options for possible answers;

- examples of works written by students of the graduation classes;

- the tables necessary for Preparations for writing an essay;

-Methodological recommendations for a teacher on the semantic analysis of the text-stimula and logical-component analysis of the text of the composition.

The manual is recommended for high school students, as well as teachers and methodologists.