In argumentative writing, many students often make such a mistake: after an article makes a point, it is followed by examples, one after another, and when the number of words is almost the same, the central argument is simply settled at the end. In this way, the pattern of "argument+argument" has been formed, and such an article can only pass no matter how good it is. Some students can write several sub-arguments, but there are some problems (such as hard marking), which affect the composition score.

When the central argument of an argumentative paper is clear, how to accurately decompose it into several sub-arguments is an important link in writing an argumentative paper. The sub-argument is relative to the central argument, but it belongs to the central argument and is used to demonstrate the central argument.

Generally speaking, an article should be divided into more than two sub-arguments around the central argument, so that it can be convincing not only by stating facts, but also by reasoning. If the sub-argument is not established, or the sub-argument is not established, the central argument will not be strongly proved. So, how to set up a sub-argument? Here are some common decomposition methods.

Second, the teaching focus and difficulties

Teaching emphasis: master the design method of parallel sub-arguments and write three sub-arguments quickly and accurately.

Difficulties in teaching: The three sub-arguments are logically rigorous, and the contents of the three parallel sub-arguments are non-overlapping, non-repetitive, non-inclusive and non-contradictory, which can well prove the central argument.

Third, teaching methods: independent cooperative inquiry teaching method, practical teaching method, multimedia teaching method.

Fourth, the design method of parallel argumentative essays (see chart) The structure of parallel argumentative essays:

Introduce (make a central argument)

Sub-argument 1: argument+analysis and demonstration

Sub-argument 2: argument+analysis and demonstration

Sub-argument 3: argument+conclusion of analysis and argumentation (refer to the full text)

Verb (abbreviation of verb) Common angles, methods and examples of writing parallel arguments (1) Three angles: 1, what is it 2, why 3, how to do it (2) Method:

A conceptual analysis method (angle 1: "What is it")

The concept here refers to the key words in the central argument of the article. Analyzing these words and making clear their connotation and extension will help us to decompose the central argument.

The decomposition of "what is" can be started from two aspects: one is connotation.

Example 1: Write an article entitled "Peace is the true meaning of beauty!" For an argumentative essay whose central argument is "calmness", please set three sub-arguments. Methods: Explain the connotation of "calmness" from the perspective of "what is it".

Sub-argument 1: Peace is the source of happiness and beauty.

Argument 2: Calm is a kind of detachment after things are forgotten by me.

Sub-argument 3: Calm is a kind of leisure beyond intrigue.

The second is about its extension.

Example 2: The topic of "Shoulder" in Liaoning in 2006 can be divided into three sub-arguments: (Methods: Expounding the extension of "Shoulder" from the perspective of "What")

(1) (The shoulders are loaded with happiness,) The shoulders are the concern of the family; (2) (Shoulder carries happiness,) Shoulder is the sustenance of friendship; 3 (shoulders pretend to be sweet,) shoulders are mutual love.

B: Causal analysis (Angle 2: "Why") Here, "Cause" can refer to sub-argument, and "Effect" can refer to central argument; It can also be that "cause" refers to the central argument and "effect" refers to the sub-argument. When writing sub-arguments, we can start from the central argument and find out three results or three reasons respectively. Example 1: 08 Guangdong College Entrance Examination Composition: Please write an article on the topic "Don't say' no' easily".

Methods: Based on the central argument, the result, function, value and position of the reason were revealed.

Sub-argument 1: Don't say "no" easily, which will make us more rational and tenacious when encountering setbacks;

Argument 2: don't say "no" easily, which will make us more calm and brave in the face of suffering;

Sub-argument 3: Don't say "no" easily, which will make us more confident and powerful.

Example 2: The answer is colorful in the composition of the 2000 college entrance examination. Please write three sub-arguments.

Methods: Taking the central argument as the conclusion, the reasons for this conclusion were traced back.

Sub-argument 1: The world is ever-changing and things are complicated, so the answers are colorful.

Sub-argument 2: People look at problems in different ways and angles, so the answers are colorful.

Sub-argument 3: The criteria for judging things are different, so the answers are colorful.

C conditional analysis method. (Angle 3: "What should I do?" )

The central argument here refers to the result, while the sub-argument refers to the "conditions" to meet the result.

For example: 2007 Hunan College Entrance Examination Composition: Live Poetically, please take "people should live poetically" as the central argument and write three sub-arguments from the perspective of "how to do it".

Methods: Ask questions from the perspective of "how to do": What should we do to live poetically? (that is, find out the conditions that satisfy the results of the central argument)

Sub-argument 1: Living poetically stems from the inner harmony of people.

Sub-argument 2: Living poetically, people need to draw nutrition from reading.

Argument 3: To live poetically, people need to let nature soothe their impetuous hearts.

Six, put forward the overall requirements of the demonstration:

1, the position of the argument: usually placed at the beginning of each paragraph.

2. Number of sub-arguments: An argumentative essay must have at least two sub-arguments, preferably three.

3. The language of sub-arguments should be concise, generally controlled in 15 words.

4, the structure of the argument sentence should be consistent, so that the middle paragraph constitutes a parallel or quasi-parallel paragraph.

5. The statement of sub-arguments should be as close as possible to the key words of the topic to ensure that every paragraph is deducted.

7. Warm reminder: the parallel arguments are summarized according to the same division standard, and the arguments are logical. The contents of several parallel arguments should not be crossed, repeated, inclusive and contradictory. Pay special attention to avoid giving people the feeling of generalizing, and pay attention to it.

Eight, expanding exercises

Write three arguments for "youth is the golden age":

Sub-argument 1: Youth is an era of abundant physical strength and vigor;

Sub-argument 2: Youth is an era of accumulating knowledge and increasing talents; Sub-argument 3: Youth is an era of displaying talents and making achievements.