Argumentative Writing

Argumentative Writing

By Glenn Rhoades

Poll

In the past when I've done argumentative writing, I've struggled most with...

• Writing a strong conclusion

• Using evidence from the text to support my ideas

• Developing my thinking beyond just the evidence I've picked

• Connecting the ideas in my writing

AKS 20: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

a - introduce precise, claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. ​

b - develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns.​

c - use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. ​

d - establish and maintain a formal style and objective tonewhile attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing.

e - provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.​

a - introduce precise, claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. 

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AKS 20: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

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Open Ended

Looking at the following standard, what words do you need more information about?

"introduce precise, claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and create an organization that establishes clear relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence."

Multiple Choice

Which is a precise claim?

A: Elizabeth Acevedo's character X faces unhealthy expectations from all areas in her life including boys, the church, and her family.

B: There are characters in the book that have struggles from their lives.

• A

• B

While there are many ways to organize an argumentative essay, here's a model you CAN use. You are not restricted to this model.

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Organizational Structure