Argumentative Writing W.6.1

Argumentative Writing W.6.1

By Shonturia Forrest

Standard

W.6.1

Write arguments to support claims with reasoning and clear evidence.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT belong in your writing according to the standard?

• evidence

• reasoning

• informal style

• conclusion

Standard Vocabulary

Argument - a reason given with the aim of persuading others that an action or idea is right or wrong

Claim - a statement or assertion that something is true

Evidence - support or proof of something

Counterclaim - an opposing viewpoint of an argument

Rebuttal - the denial or disproof of an argument

Transition words/phrases - used to link or show relationships between ideas

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Multiple Choice

Which word matches the definition:

Support or proof of something

• claim

• argument

• conclusion

• evidence

Multiple Choice

Which word matches the definition:

a statement or assertion that something is true

• evidence

• claim

• reasoning

• body paragraph

Argumentative Writing

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Lee is new in school.  She wants to write a letter to the basketball coach to persuade her to accept Lee on the team.  What should Lee’s argument include to help her persuade the coach?

Example:

To be effective, an argument must have claims, reasoning, and evidence.

✨Lee is arguing that she should be accepted on the team.✨

What claim(s) could she make to convince the coach?  (page 3)

Claim 1: Three of the team members live on my street.

Claim 2: I am new to the school.

Claim 3: I was the top scorer at my last school.

Claim 4: I am not a member of any other clubs.​

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​REMEMBER:

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Examples:

I earned an average of 27 points per game.

I already know how to play the game.​

I was point guard at my former school.​

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​Lee has to support her claim with reasoning and evidence.

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Multiple Choice

Which 3 must an argument have to be effective?

• introduction, evidence, conclusion

• claim, reasoning, evidence

• support, argument, evidence

• evidence, central idea, final thoughts

Counterclaims

-an opposing viewpoint

You must mention the counterclaim!

Then DISPROVE it. Your rebuttal will tell readers why the counterclaim is wrong.​

Use evidence to further prove your rebuttal.​

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Multiple Choice

What is the counterclaim?

• a similar viewpoint as the writer's

• an opposing viewpoint

• the writer's main idea

• the writer's conclusion

Multiple Choice

What is it called when the writer disproves the counterclaim?

• rebuttal

• referee

• reference

• refuse

Conclusion

After Lee has introduced her argument, provided claims to back it up, and disproved the counterclaim,  she will need to write a conclusion. 

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The conclusion should restate the argument and summarize the main ideas.  The ending needs to be a final thought or call to action.

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following does NOT belong in the conclusion paragraph?

• restatement of the argument

• final thoughts

• counterclaim

• summary of ideas

Poll

How well do you feel like you understand argumentative writing?

• Very Well. I am ready to write.

• Somewhat. I may need guidance during my writing

• Not very much. I need more information.

• Not at all. I don't understand any of it.