Argumentative vs Informative Writing

Informational Versus Argumentative Notes

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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

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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

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What type of essay fits the topic below?

College is a much better learning and social experience than high school.

(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?

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

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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

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What is a CLAIM?

• It is a stated side of an issue.

• It is a personal opinion that is right.

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A CLAIM must be supported by ____________ .

• REASONS

• OPINIONS

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Each REASON must be supported by ____________.

• OPINIONS

• EVEDENCE

• REASONS

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WHat is EVIDENCE in an ARGUMENTATIVE essay?

• Facts

• Statistics

• Opinions

• Quotes from experts

• Quotes from text

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What is a COUNTERCLAIM?

• It is the stated side (CLAIM) of an issue in an an ARGUMENTATIVE essay.

• It is the OPOSSING view of the CLAIM in an ARGUMENTATIVE essay.

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What is a REBUTTAL?

• It refutes the issues presented in the counterclaim.

• Turns back to your original position in the ARGUMENTATIVE essay.

• It is just a personal story included in the ARGUMENTATIVE essay.

• It MUST be presented with the COUNTERCLAIM.