Argumentative/ Informational Text

Informational Versus Argumentative Text

Multiple Select

What is an Informational Essay's main purpose?

• to inform or teach the reader about a topic

• to tell a story to the reader

• to explain a topic

• to describe or define a topic

Multiple Select

What is the purpose of an Argumentative Essay?

• to inform the reader

• to convince the reader to one side of an argument

• to persuade the reader to your side

• to tell a story

Multiple Choice

What type of essay fits the topic below?

There are several causes of asthma.

(Remember, is it informing the reading or trying to convince the reader of one side of an issue?)

• Informational Essay Topic

• Argumentative Essay Topic

Multiple Choice

What type of essay fits the topic below?

Yellowstone National Park has many beautiful sights to see, places to visit, and animals to observe.

(Remember, is it informing the reading or trying to convince the reader of one side of an issue?)

• Informational Essay topic

• Argumentative Essay topic

Multiple Choice

What type of essay fits the topic below?

Cheerleading should be considered a sport since it requires extreme athleticism and conditioning.

(Remember, is it informing the reading or trying to convince the reader of one side of an issue?)

• Informational Essay topic

• Argumentative Essay topic

Poll

Do you know the difference between informative and argumentative writing?

• Yes

• No

• Not Sure

Parts of An Argumentative Text

Purpose

The purpose of an argumentative text is to convince the reader to think or act a certain way

Claim

The claim is the opinion on the topic. It is like an opinion statement. It is what the author is trying to convince the reader of.

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader

• To convince the reader

• To inform the reader

• To start an argument with the reader

Multiple Choice

What is the claim?

• A fact or detail

• Taking something

• An opinion about the topic

• A reason to support the opinion

Open Ended

Claim Practice

Write an essay for your school newspaper arguing whether playing video games significantly affects physical health.

1. Write a claim for this prompt

Reasons

The reasons are used to support the claim. They support the opinion that the author is telling the reader.

Multiple Choice

What reason supports the claim: Frozen Yogurt is better than ice cream.

• Ice cream comes in a lot of different flavors.

• Ice cream cones are good with ice cream.

• Frozen yogurt doesn't taste good.

• Frozen yogurt is creamy and has a lot of toppings.

Multiple Choice

Which reason supports the claim: Pencils are better to write with than pens.

• With pencils, you can erase if you make a mistake.

• Pens come in a variety of colors

• Pens write smoothly

Multiple Choice

Which reason supports the claim: Water is healthier than soda.

• Soda is bubbly

• Soda tastes good

• Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

Supporting Evidence

The author uses supporting evidence to give more information about the claim and the reasons.

Multiple Choice

What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school.

• Reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

• Students don't like to read

• Reading is fun

Poll

Rate your understanding of Claim- Reason - Evidence

• I totally understand it, and I feel confident in my knowledge.

• I feel okay about what I know, but I need more practice

• I some what get it , but I am still confused

• I have no clue what these things are