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Are you ready for another writing challenge? I hope so. Let's try to write an argumentative essay.

Essay is a short piece of writing. Argumentative writing is different from narrative writing, descriptive writing or expository writing. Argumentative writing can be so useful, not only in taking an English test such as TOEFL, but also in sharpening your writing skills. Writing or composing an argumentative essay can be so challenging, though. 

First, you need to know what an argumentative or persuasive essay really is - google it on the Internet or look it up in a textbook. You also need to make sure your topic is debatable or arguable, for example, "living in a big city vs living in a small town". It's debatable since you may prefer to live in a big city while others may want to live in a small town. In this case, you should try to convince your reader with your arguments, and let your reader agree that living in a big city is such a right choice. 

Second, you should know the usual formats of an argument essay. You could use the "three paragraph" format. In the first paragraph, you state your thesis or your idea or topic or the debatable problem. In the second paragraph (argument part), you give your arguments and try to convince your reader with them. In the third paragraph (usually the last paragraph), you come to your conclusion or your opinion. Be careful that in the last paragraph you must let's know your choice or preference - here, you're not allowed to love both.

Your task

Try to write such an argumentative essay or blog. Don't be tempted to copy anything (text or photo) from the Internet - you may find there are so many argumentative essays on the Internet. Your blog tittle could look like this: "Smoking can be beneficial to our health". 

English tip: "argue", but "argument - argumentative - arguable"  ( don't add an additional "e")

An example

I still prefer to go by air (written by Expector)

I usually travel by air and still prefer to do so. Some people may argue that there have already been several air crashes. 

It's said that the airplane is still the safest form of transport. And, I don't want to spend several days on the bus or train just for going to another place - I don't have the time and you can't sleep well since the passengers keep getting on and off.  There are also hygiene or health problems - it can be such a nightmare. 

You may prefer to go by train or bus - to enjoy the scenery or think about or recall something thoroughly. And, you may feel safe - anyway, you are on the ground not high in the sky.

I still prefer to go by air, though. Time really matters for me.