Introduction to Argument Writing

Introduction to Argument Writing

- What is an argument?

- What is a reason?

- What is evidence?

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• To inform

• To persuade

• To entertain

Parts of an Argument

• Claim - an author's opinion

• Reason - the author's explanation why they believe something

• Evidence - facts, examples, and statistics to support the claim

Multiple Choice

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

• claim

• evidence

• reason

Multiple Choice

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

• evidence

• reason

• claim

Multiple Choice

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

• Reason

• Claim

• Evidence

Read and look for a claim

Multiple Choice

Which one is the author's claim in the previous paragraph?

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

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

• Football should not be banned from recess.

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

Multiple Choice

Which one is a reason from the previous paragraph?

• Football is fun

• Football is a great American pastime.

• Football is great exercise.

Multiple Select

Which one is an example of evidence from the previous paragraph?

• 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."

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

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

Open Ended

A claim is

Open Ended

A reason is

Open Ended

Evidence is