Argumentative Text

Argumentative Text

Claim & Reasoning​

 A text written to demonstrate to an audience that a certain position or idea is valid and that others are not.

What is Argumentative text?

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The writer appeals to reason, develops, defends, or debates the topic, connecting a series of statements in an orderly way so they lead to a logical conclusion.

Argumentative text

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When you turn on the TV, you might see an ad that shows someone eating a plate of cheesy nachos.

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TV commercials

Maybe you read a short article about why it is important to recycle. Then you decide to encourage your friends and family to do a better job of recycling.

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In an article

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Claim & Reasoning

Two parts included in an argumentative text.

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What is a Claim?

Claim

A statement about something that can be proven wrong.

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An opinion about a topic.​

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What is a reason?

Reasoning

Supports why you should believe a claim.

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Some text here about the topic of discussion

• Look for a statement that shares a belief that can be proven wrong.

• Look for an author's argument or opinion on a topic.​

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When identifying the claim:

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Draw

Read and underline the claim in this passage.

Claim: do not drill for oil in national parks

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Draw

Read and underline the claim in this passage.

Claim: schools should ban peanuts to protect students

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Draw

Read and underline the claim in this passage.

Claim: schools should go on field trips

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Draw

Read and underline the claim in this passage.

Claim: tables are better than textbooks for learning

​reason 3

​reason 1

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Draw

Read and underline the claim in this passage.

Claim: all people should learn a second language

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reason 2

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true about a claim?

• it can be proven wrong

• it is an opinion

• it is doubtful

• it is a fact