Analyzing Argumentative Texts Effectively

To write an introduction, say what the issue is, name the author, say what type of

text it is, who the audience is, what the author is arguing,

and what they want to achieve. In a body paragraph, use the What–How–Why structure.

Start with the main point. Then say what evidence is used and include a quote.

Explain how the author says it, like the tone or word choice. Then explain why

this makes the audience think or feel a certain way. Repeat this with a second piece of

evidence.