Argumentative Text

ARGUMENTATIVE

TEXT

The art of persuasion

Poll

How confident do you feel like you know about argumentative texts and what they need to have?

• What are you talking about?

• I heard about it

• I am familiar about it, enough to take a test

• I am so confident I can teach a class about it.

What is Argumentative Text?!

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A text in which the writer develops and defends a position or debates a topic using logic and persuasion

Argumentative writing is a powerful tool used to express opinions and persuade others to see things from your point of view. It involves presenting a clear argument, supporting evidence, and anticipating counterarguments. The goal is not to be aggressive or confrontational but to engage in a respectful dialogue, leading to a better understanding of the issue. Argumentative writing can help you communicate your ideas effectively and make a difference in the world, whether you are writing an essay, op-ed, or simply engaging in a debate.

What is the purpose?!

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In Argumentative Texts the purpose of the writing
is mostly to persuade

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Examples: Billboards, Commercials,
Advertisements, Opinions, Reviews, Political
Ads

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The Author’s Purpose is…

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the reason an author writes about a particular
topic (e.g., to persuade, to entertain, to inform,
to explain, to analyze, etc.); the reason an
author includes particular details, features, or
devices in a work

What are the elements of
Argumentative Text?

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An argumentative text consists of certain elements, including the following:
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A claim, or thesis, stating the writer’s or speaker’s position on the topic or
issue and what he or she will prove or demonstrate.

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Reasons, or explanations why the audience should accept the author’s
position.

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Evidence in the form of facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples, that
support the reasons.

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A counterclaim to address an opposing viewpoint.

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A rebuttal is the part where you explain what is flawed about the other side's
argument.

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Rhetorical appeals, including appeals to logos (logic), ethos (trust & moral), and
pathos (emotions)

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A convincing conclusion, or closing remarks, with call to action (statements
imploring actions from audience/reader)

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Multiple Select

An author's claim has to have...

• the author's opinion about the topic

• the author's reasons

• the author's reminders

• the author's evidence

• All of the above

Multiple Select

Click all that apply:

An argumentative text must have...

• claim

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

• evidence

• protagonist

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the author's purpose (reason) in writing an argumentative article?

• coerce

• evaluate

• summarize

• infer

Checklist for Argumentative Text
Structure

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In order to analyze
characteristics and structural
elements of argumentative texts
such as:

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identifying the claim and the reasons

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recognizing counterclaim
and provide rebuttal
arguments

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convincing conclusion

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call to action

Multiple Choice

What is an example of a call to action?

• Go out and vote for your favorite candidate!

• The giraffe is the animal with the longest neck in the world.

• The blue whale is the largest water mammal.

• Do you believe in the muffin man?

Multiple Select

Which statement(s) are an example of a strong claim?

• Society would benefit if everyone had the ability to fly because it would make transportation and traveling easier worldwide.

• Video games teach players valuable academic skills.

• School should be year-round because it helps students maintain their academic progress and provides a safe, healthy environment for all students.

• More computer programs than ever before teach students to type.

Argumentative Text Characteristics

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the writer’s claim/thesis

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the evidence the writer uses to
support his or her thesis

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a counterclaim

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the conclusion

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calls to action: statements
imploring the reader to take
action

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details and signal words that
reveal the text’s organizing
structure

Poll

How confident do you feel like you know about argumentative texts and what they need to have?

• What are you talking about?

• I heard about it

• I am familiar about it, enough to take a test

• I am so confident I can teach a class about it.