Argumentative Writing P1

Open Ended

Why do you think we need to learn how to write an argument?

Open Ended

What is one real-world situation where you would need to be good at arguing?

Open Ended

How do you know if an argument is good or not?

Opinion v. Fact

Multiple Choice

Statements of opinion are statements that...

• expresses a belief

• expresses a feeling

• expresses a judgement

• All of these

Multiple Choice

Statements of fact are statements that

• can be proven true.

• can be proven false.

• can't be proven true or false.

Multiple Choice

Some day, humans will visit Mars.

• Fact

• Opinion

Multiple Choice

83% of all respondents in the survey said they would prefer chocolate ice cream over strawberry

• Fact

• Opinion

Claims

Multiple Select

What makes a good claim?

• It's arguable

• It's reasonable

• It's better than the other side's claim

• It's supportable

Multiple Choice

Why is this a bad claim?

Claim 1: Phones have both good and bad sides, and can be used for productive and unproductive activities.

• Not arguable

• Not reasonable

• Not supportable

Multiple Choice

Why is this a bad claim?

Claim 3: Phones should be banned from all schools permanently because they are a distraction and have no use in education.

• Not arguable

• Not reasonable

• Not supportable

Evidence

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of EVIDENCE in argumentative writing?

• To state the opinion you will be arguing

• To give specific examples or reasons that support why your claim is correct.

• To explain what people who disagree with you think

• To help people understand why this topic matters to them

Open Ended

What are examples of good evidence?