Unit 2 - Argument Writing

Unit 2

Argument Writing

What is the purpose of

argumentative writing?

P.I.E.

Poll

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Parts of an Argument

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is the author's opinion on a subject?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is the author's explanation of why he/she believes something?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is when the author mentioned the opposing viewpoint or opinion?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is the facts or statistics to support the author's claim?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Introduction Paragraph

Poll

What is the author's claim in the introduction paragraph?

• Football is a good source of exercise and should be allowed at recess.

• Football is dangerous and should not be allowed at recess.

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?

• hook the reader

• disprove the opposing opinion

• introduce the topic

• state claim and list reasons

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph is the thesis statement?

• Football was banned for being "too dangerous".

• What the teachers at the middle school need to understand is that football is not dangerous.

• Football is a good source of exercise, is a game that everyone can participate in, and helps you learn important life lessons.

Body Paragraph #1

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the claim and reason?

• The first reason that football should not be banned is because it is great exercise.

• The TIME for Kids article talks about the different ways that Mrs. Obama is fighting obesity in America.

• One of the reasons kids get obese is because they don't get enough exercise.

• Teachers and students could play together and everyone would be more active.

Multiple Select

Which sentence from the paragraph gives evidence to support the claim? (choose two)

• The first reason that football should not be banned is because it is great exercise.

• The TIME for Kids article talks about the different ways that Mrs. Obama is fighting obesity in America.

• The senior manager of USA Football says, "Football is great exercise."

• Teachers and students could play together and everyone would be more active.

Body Paragraph #2

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the claim and reason?

• Some kids think that football is just for boys, but that's not true.

• Out of 25 kids, all 25 said they wanted football.

• This proves that football is a valuable part of recess and should not be banned.

• Another reason that we should be able to play football during recess is because everyone can play.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the evidence?

• Some kids think that football is just for boys, but that's not true.

• Out of 25 kids, all 25 said they wanted football.

• This proves that football is a valuable part of recess and should not be banned.

• Another reason that we should be able to play football during recess is because everyone can play.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the counterclaim?

• Some kids think that football is just for boys, but that's not true.

• Out of 25 kids, all 25 said they wanted football.

• This proves that football is a valuable part of recess and should not be banned.

• Another reason that we should be able to play football during recess is because everyone can play.

Body Paragraph #3

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the claim and reason?

• For instance, sometimes a play is made and both teams argue because they think they should get the point.

• The final and most important reason why we should have football is because it will help us learn important things.

• Christine Andrews, a parent, argues that football is good for kids.

• She says that, "It's great for their social skills and they resolve things on their own."

Multiple Choice

Which sentence talks about the evidence?

• For instance, sometimes a play is made and both teams argue because they think they should get the point.

• The final and most important reason why we should have football is because it will help us learn important things.

• Christine Andrews, a parent, argues that football is good for kids.

• She says that, "It's great for their social skills and they resolve things on their own."

Essay Sources

Poll

Do you think that these sources are credible?

• yes

• no

Poll

Did this student do a good job arguing his point?

Was he successful in convincing you to agree with him?

• Yes, I agree that football should be allowed at recess.

• No, I still think football is too dangerous to play at recess.