So You Think You Can Argue

So You Think You Can Argue

By Valarie Riley

Pay close attention to the PowerPoint presentation and be prepared to answer questions at each stopping point.

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​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

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Multiple Choice

What does it mean to "persuade" someone?

• To disturb someone about something

• To sweat on someone

• To convince someone that something is true

• To cause someone to be confused

Poll

Did Susie really violate the rule?

• Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• Susie did violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Poll

Did Mistyi violate the rule?

• Misti did not violate the rule because she walked on a weedy area, not on the grass.

• Misti did violate the rule because there was grass on the area where she walked.

Poll

Did Jason violate the rule?

• Jason did not violate the rule because a goose is not a duck.

• Jason did violate the rule because the beach rule means any water bird and a goose is a water bird (in other words, a goose is like a duck).

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not?

Argument #1:

The ribbon is something on her head.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not

Argument #2

The ribbon is too flimsy to protect Susie's head.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not?

Argument 3

The ribbon does not cover all of Susie's head.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not?

Artument #4

The ribbon could protect Susie's head from rain or dust.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not?

Argument #5

The ribbon would not keep Susie's head warm.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not?

Argument #6

The ribbon covers most of Susie's head.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not?

Argument #7:

The ribbon could protect Susie's head from sunlight.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Hat or Not?

Argument #8:

The ribbon is not fitted to Susie's head.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is not a hat.

• This argument supports the idea that Susie did not violate the rule because her ribbon is a hat.

Multiple Choice

Some arguments are better than others. Read the four statements below.

Which argument is the strongest.

• The ribbon doesn't look like a hat.

• The ribbon does not cover all of Susie's head.

• The ribbon would not keep Susie's head warm.

• The ribbon is dumb.

Multiple Choice

Some arguments are better than others. Read the four statements below.

Which argument is the weakest?

• The ribbon doesn't look like a hat.

• The ribbon does not cover all of Susie's head.

• The ribbon would not keep Susie's head warm.

• The ribbon is dumb.

Mini Quiz​

Directions: Answer each of the following questions true or false.

Multiple Choice

You can only make an argument about something if you feel very strongly about it.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Persuasive writing is meant to convince someone that something is true.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

All arguments are equally strong.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

If there is already a rule in place, you will use a should or should not argument.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

An argument is a statement that someone believes is or should be true.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

An argument can take place without any yelling at all.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

There is a right and wrong side to every argument.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Susie looks very cool in her big ribbon

• True

• False

• Neither true or false becasue that's an opinion

Multiple Choice

People often use persuasive writing when writing letters about important issues.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

You use arguments to persuade someone that your viewpoint is correct.

• True

• False