 NSSCO English Second Language Program 2. This program will focus on writing a well-structured argumentative essay. The objective of today's program is to write a well-structured argumentative essay. Enjoy the program. And I've got some great news. We got a reply from some of the businesses from which we requested sponsorships for our Miss Northern High School competition. Mr. Mulan Ideal Creations has offered us a $3,000 and a handbag each for our Miss Northern High and her princesses. That's wonderful, ma'am. That's my all. The owner of Corner Boot Shop wants us to launch an easy competition because she wants more learners to get involved. She will give three cash prizes, a first, a second and a third prize. That's interesting. I mean, that way we'll also be able to advertise the event. Now, what is this essay all about? She wants learners to argue whether or not beauty competitions or praise or humiliate women. Interesting. May I take part? Of course. It's open to everybody. I will put up a notice today and I will also ask the teachers to inform the learners about the competition. Unfortunately, there's not a lot of time left before the big event, so all the essays must be made by Friday. I'm sure they won't get in the way of the people that would like to enter the competition. As far as I'm concerned, I'm definitely going to take part. Now, how many words should the essay be? Only 500 words. And the first prize is $1,000. So it's definitely worth to take a chance. 1,000. I mean, that's great. I'm definitely going to start working on my budget. Now get back to class, girl. Okay, man. You have to help me. I need to write an essay for an essay competition. I can win like a thousand Namibian dollars. Hello, Anne. Oh, hi. Sorry. I just got carried away, man. I'm just so excited about this competition. So what's the answer all about? Well, it's a long story. I'm not going anywhere. Well, okay, you know that I'm part of the metric for organizing committee, right? Okay. Well, Miss Somata helped me write a letter to some local businesses asking them for sponsorship so that they can help us with the Miss Northern High competition. Well, this morning, she gave me the feedback and she told me that Mr. Mola from Ideal Creations agreed to sponsor us with some money as well as some hampers for the winners. And the owner of the Kona Book Shop suggested that we have an essay competition of which she would give three cash prizes and the first one is a thousand Namibian dollars. Wow, that's nice. I know. I so like to take part in this competition. You're going to help me, right? Well, I suppose I can give you some ideas and guidelines, but the input has to be yours. I don't want you to write it for me. I just want a few ideas and to get me started. All right, don't get upset. I'll help you. Okay, sure. What's the topic all about? Whether beauty pageants or first or humiliate women. So it's an argumentative issue. Yeah. Okay, first of all, you have to decide whether you agree with the statement or not. It's always best to look at the issue from both sides. It shows that you have considered all the arguments before coming to a conclusion. That will make your arguments stronger. So I should list the positive and the negative aspects of beauty pageants and then decide whether I agree with the statement or not. Exactly. Your arguments must be logical and they must make sense. It's best to plan your essay before you start fighting. So I must make brief notes on what I would like to include in my introduction, body and conclusion. List down the ideas you wish to include under those headings. Make sure you're meeting as captivating. Introduce the topics in the introduction. You can start by describing the beauty pageant in a positive way for instance. Make your point of view clear in the opening paragraph already. By the way, do you agree with the statement or not? Well, not really. I think there's a lot of, I think, I don't think there's anything wrong with having beauty competitions. I think there's a lot of advantages to it as well. Okay, then as I said, that's your point of view. In the following paragraphs, you can write down the pros you can think of. After that, you can present the council arguments. And lastly, in your conclusion, you should summarize your main arguments. Will you help me list some ideas? I suppose I can do no harm. Let me just get this right. Okay. I think let's start with a positive point. Well, beauty competitions no longer judge women on their appearances only, but also on their personality intelligence as well as social awareness. Also, beauty queens can be an important role model for other women as well. Plus, beauty queens of a country can play an important role in promoting her country. Beauty competitions can also help promote recognition for different kinds of beauty and set new standards of beauty. And what do you mean by that? Well, if a black woman wins, for instance, it challenges the Western standard of beauty and also set a new standard and new role models. Wow, I would have never thought of that. Yes, women can also learn how to dress appropriately for different occasions. Do you have any good ideas to include under the negative aspects of beauty competitions? What do you think? Well, I was just thinking that beauty competitions might reinforce the perception that women should be judged on their looks and that women's appearance is the most important basis for judging her value. It might also put pressure on other women to try and live up to certain standards of living, certain standards of beauty and reinforce harmful standards of physical appearance. This might lead to eating disorders and women might feel inadequate if they're not slim enough. Well, I think that's enough for now. If I elaborate on each of these ideas, I think I'll have enough words. Do you have any advice for me? Well, there are some typical phrases and linking words that you can use when writing an argumentative essay. Like, you can use to set your own view. You can say, for instance, I believe that or I consider or I can send that. To show an additional point is about to come. You can write something like secondly and then in addition or furthermore. What about when presenting a contrasting point of view? That would be something like, on the other hand, however, yet. And to introduce your conclusion, you can say in conclusion or finally before stating your main argument. Well, thank you. Let me just get started. I really like to win the thousand dollars. Girl, good luck. And remember, even if you don't win, the experience of taking part is all very valuable. Yeah, I know. That's really what is important. That's right. Get something to eat before we start planning on your essay. When you're on an empty stomach, it's never a good idea. You're pleasing the other. True things. I feel hungry all of a sudden. Plan your essay carefully before starting to write. Your essay must consist of an introduction, body and conclusion. Divide your essay into useful paragraphs using linking words. Look at an issue from both sides, but clearly state your point of view. Your arguments must be logical and well sequenced. Pay attention to language usage. Always reread your essay in order to correct obvious mistakes. This concludes our second and last program of NSSCO English Second Language. I hope you have learned something new from it. Thank you for watching and good luck with your studies.