Universal Technique to Argue on Health and Environment— IELTS (5× Example Sets) | Toulmin Method for Argumentative Writing | Members Only

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Lesson Objectives

Lesson Objectives

The lesson objective is to help students construct logical and evidence-based arguments on health and environment using the Toulmin Method.

Use this structured table to explore Health and Environment through the Toulmin Method: Claim → Grounds → Warrant → Backing → Counterclaim → Rebuttal → Conclusion.

Toulmin Method: Claim, Grounds, Warrant, Backing, Counterclaim, Rebuttal, Conclusion

Connect health and environmental issues logically

Support claims with research and real-world data

Apply in essays, reports, and policy debates

Step	Focus Area	What to Include	Example (Air Pollution & Health)	Example (Plastic Pollution)	Example (Nutrition & Public Health)
1. Claim	Main argument	Central position Clear and assertive	“Reducing air pollution is essential to prevent respiratory diseases and save lives.”	“Governments must ban single-use plastics to protect ecosystems and human health.”	“Promoting healthy diets is necessary to reduce chronic illnesses like diabetes and obesity.”
2. Grounds	Evidence	Facts, statistics, expert research	“WHO reports millions die annually due to air pollution-related diseases.”	“Studies show plastic waste enters the food chain through microplastics.”	“CDC data confirms poor diets are leading contributors to heart disease and obesity.”
3. Warrant	Reasoning	Why the evidence supports the claim	“Since clean air is a basic need, pollution control ensures healthier societies.”	“If plastics harm ecosystems and food sources, limiting them protects human health.”	“Because nutrition directly affects health, better diets reduce medical costs and suffering.”
4. Backing	Additional support	Authoritative sources or global examples	“The EU’s Clean Air Directive reduced premature deaths significantly.”	“Countries like Rwanda successfully reduced pollution by banning plastic bags.”	“Research in The Lancet links plant-based diets to longer life expectancy.”
5. Counterclaim	Opposing view	Recognize objections	“Some argue that pollution controls slow economic growth.”	“Opponents say plastic bans inconvenience businesses and consumers.”	“Critics claim individuals, not governments, are responsible for dietary choices.”
6. Rebuttal	Response to opposition	Refute objections with logic and data	“Cleaner air reduces healthcare costs and improves worker productivity, boosting economies long-term.”	“Eco-friendly alternatives create new markets and jobs while protecting the planet.”	“Public health policies support individuals by making healthier options more accessible and affordable.”
7. Conclusion	Final statement	Restate claim Show broader impact	“Improving air quality ensures healthier populations and sustainable economies.”	“Reducing plastic pollution preserves ecosystems and safeguards future generations.”	“Encouraging proper nutrition strengthens public health and reduces national healthcare burdens.”

How to use: Apply the Toulmin Method (Claim → Grounds → Warrant → Backing → Counterclaim → Rebuttal → Conclusion) to connect health and environmental issues in structured arguments.

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