Introduction to Argumentative Writing Guided Notes

Poll

Have you ever written an argumentative essay??

• Yes!

• No :(

• I don't think so

• No clue

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a CLAIM.

• A claim is the thesis statement or central idea of an argument on your SIDE

• A claim is similar to a conclusion, where you wrap it all up!

• A claim is the same as a summary where you pick the key details

• A claim is the opposite side of whatever the author is arguing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a counterclaim??

• A claim that you put on the kitchen counter

• The opposite side of an argument (the side against your claim)

• The first body paragraph of an argumentative essay

• The thesis statement or central idea of an argumentative essay

Multiple Choice

What is a rebuttal???

• A central idea of an informational essay

• The thesis statement of an argumentative essay

• A response to the counterclaim where the author goes back to their side

• The topic sentence of the first body paragraph

Multiple Choice

What is the CLAIM of this introduction paragraph?

• Mandatory gym classes increase the likelihood of injury to students and reduce the number of minutes devoted to core subjects required for entrance into college.

• Your class schedule includes subjects designed to prepare you for your collegiate experience and future as a contributing member of society; reading, writing, civics, mathematics and… PE?

• You are a freshman and have exactly four years to earn the credit and grades you need to get into college

• Students should no longer be required to take gym class to earn credits towards graduation

Multiple Choice

Which one of these is the counterclaim of to this introduction paragraph?

• Supporters of mandatory gym classes believe that PE forces students to engage in physical activity that they would otherwise avoid, and as a result helps students to improve their physical health and reduce stress.

• Picture this: In just 720 days you hope to be graduating from high school.

• Mandatory gym classes increase the likelihood of injury to students and reduce the number of minutes devoted to core subjects required for entrance into college.

• Students should no longer be required to take gym class to earn credits towards graduation

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the rebuttal of this introduction paragraph??

• Students should no longer be required to take gym class to earn credits towards graduation.

• Supporters of mandatory gym classes believe that PE forces students to engage in physical activity that they would otherwise avoid, and as a result helps students to improve their physical health and reduce stress.

• Mandatory gym classes do not guarantee a student will be healthier or stress free.

•  You are a freshman and have exactly four years to earn the credit and grades you need to get into college.

Open Ended

Make a CLAIM about students being able to have phones during class.

Multiple Choice

If a student makes this claim: "School Districts should allow students to use their phones in class because technology is an important part of education." Which would be the best counterclaim?

• Phones actually help students lean more and conduct their own research.

• Many people think that phones in class are too much of a distraction.

• Phones help to keep students in touch with the outside world.

• Phones are vital in the learning process and should never be eliminated from learning.

Poll

How do you feel about Argumentative Intro paragraphs? (Claims, Counterclaims, and rebuttals)

• Great! Easy!

• Fine - I get it.

• Confused and lost

• Terrible - makes no sense.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a transition into evidence?

• The author writes,

• In the passage it states,

• According to the text,

• The author claims,

• To sum it up,

Multiple Choice

Which is the best transition to explain the evidence?

• According to the text,

• This shows,

• In conclusion,

• However,

• On the other hand,