Unit 2 - Argument Writing

Unit 2

Argument Writing

Draw

Draw how you feel!

What is the purpose of

argumentative writing?

P.I.E.

Open Ended

What is the purpose of today's lesson?

Poll

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

• persuade

• inform

• entertain

Parts of an Argument

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is the author's opinion on a subject?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is the author's explanation of why he/she believes something?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is when the author mentioned the opposing viewpoint or opinion?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Multiple Choice

Which part of an argument is the facts or statistics to support the author's claim?

• claim

• reason

• evidence

• counterclaim

Introduction Paragraph

Poll

What is the author's claim in the introduction paragraph?

• Football is a good source of exercise and should be allowed at recess.

• Football is dangerous and should not be allowed at recess.

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of an introduction paragraph?

• hook the reader

• disprove the opposing opinion

• introduce the topic

• state claim and list reasons

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph is the thesis statement?

• Football was banned for being "too dangerous".

• What the teachers at the middle school need to understand is that football is not dangerous.

• Football is a good source of exercise, is a game that everyone can participate in, and helps you learn important life lessons.

Body Paragraph #1

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the claim and reason?

• The first reason that football should not be banned is because it is great exercise.

• The TIME for Kids article talks about the different ways that Mrs. Obama is fighting obesity in America.

• One of the reasons kids get obese is because they don't get enough exercise.

• Teachers and students could play together and everyone would be more active.

Multiple Select

Which sentence from the paragraph gives evidence to support the claim? (choose two)

• The first reason that football should not be banned is because it is great exercise.

• The TIME for Kids article talks about the different ways that Mrs. Obama is fighting obesity in America.

• The senior manager of USA Football says, "Football is great exercise."

• Teachers and students could play together and everyone would be more active.

Body Paragraph #2

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the claim and reason?

• Some kids think that football is just for boys, but that's not true.

• Out of 25 kids, all 25 said they wanted football.

• This proves that football is a valuable part of recess and should not be banned.

• Another reason that we should be able to play football during recess is because everyone can play.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the evidence?

• Some kids think that football is just for boys, but that's not true.

• Out of 25 kids, all 25 said they wanted football.

• This proves that football is a valuable part of recess and should not be banned.

• Another reason that we should be able to play football during recess is because everyone can play.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the counterclaim?

• Some kids think that football is just for boys, but that's not true.

• Out of 25 kids, all 25 said they wanted football.

• This proves that football is a valuable part of recess and should not be banned.

• Another reason that we should be able to play football during recess is because everyone can play.

Body Paragraph #3

Multiple Choice

Which sentence from the paragraph gives the claim and reason?

• For instance, sometimes a play is made and both teams argue because they think they should get the point.

• The final and most important reason why we should have football is because it will help us learn important things.

• Christine Andrews, a parent, argues that football is good for kids.

• She says that, "It's great for their social skills and they resolve things on their own."

Multiple Choice

Which sentence talks about the evidence?

• For instance, sometimes a play is made and both teams argue because they think they should get the point.

• The final and most important reason why we should have football is because it will help us learn important things.

• Christine Andrews, a parent, argues that football is good for kids.

• She says that, "It's great for their social skills and they resolve things on their own."

Essay Sources

Poll

Do you think that these sources are credible?

• yes

• no

Poll

Did this student do a good job arguing his point?

Was he successful in convincing you to agree with him?

• Yes, I agree that football should be allowed at recess.

• No, I still think football is too dangerous to play at recess.

Open Ended

What is important to have in BOTH your introduction paragraph AND conclusion paragraph for your argument essay?