Argumentative Texts

Argumentative Texts

Parts of An Argumentative Text

Purpose

The purpose of an argumentative text is to convince the reader to think or act a certain way

Claim

The claim is the opinion on the topic. It is like an opinion statement. It is what the author is trying to convince the reader of.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader

• To convince the reader

• To inform the reader

• To start an argument with the reader

Multiple Choice

What is the claim?

• A fact or detail

• Taking something

• An opinion about the topic

• A reason to support the opinion

Reasons

The reasons are used to support the claim. They support the opinion that the author is telling the reader.

Multiple Choice

What reason supports the claim: Frozen Yogurt is better than ice cream.

• Ice cream comes in a lot of different flavors.

• Ice cream cones are good with ice cream.

• Frozen yogurt doesn't taste good.

• Frozen yogurt is creamy and has a lot of toppings.

Multiple Choice

Which reason supports the claim: Pencils are better to write with than pens.

• With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake.

• Pens come in a variety of colors

• Pens write smoothly

Multiple Choice

Which reason supports the claim: Water is healthier than soda.

• Soda is bubbly

• Soda tastes good

• Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

Multiple Choice

Which reason supports the claim: Dogs make good pets.

• Cats are fun to play with

• Dogs are fun to play with

• Dogs have a lot of energy and need a lot of attention.

Supporting Evidence

The author uses supporting evidence to give more information about the claim and the reasons.

Multiple Choice

What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school.

• Reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

• Students don't like to read

• Reading is fun