Argumentative: Engaging the Opponent

Pros:
You have the rest of the essay to rebut your stance.

Use this when:
The opposing stance can be strongly rebutted by the points in your essay.

Pros:
You can get your reader aboard your stance before introducing an opposing view.

Use this when:
The opposing stance does not discredit the points you make but adds nuance to your argument.

• No
  Some may say that games should be reserved for recreation.

  Yes
  However, recreation also plays an important role in our informal learning, and the games we play in recreation are a crucial part of our development.

  Yes
  Games have a high education value and intentionally tapping into the power of games can be key in helping learners pick up and practise new concepts in a highly realistic environment.

• Yes
  Games have a high education value, both in the formal classroom setting and informal play setting.

  Yes
  Games can be integral to helping students learn important concepts about relating to others and living in society.

  No
  However, the game medium should not be the only key part of education.