Argumentative vs. Informational Texts

Informative Vs. Argumentative

Ms. Fils

Multiple Choice

What is a thesis statement?

• Your position on a topic

• What has to be explained to the reader

Multiple Choice

What is a claim?

• What has to be explained to the reader

• Your position on a topic

Open Ended

What is informative writing?

INFORMATIVE WRITING

• Explains a topic

• Gives facts

• Doesn't include opinions

• Has a thesis statement

Open Ended

What is argumentative writing?

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING

• PICK A SIDE/CHOOSE YOUR POSITION

• GIVE EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR SIDE

• ARE YOU FOR OR AGAINST THE TOPIC?

• You must have a CLAIM

Poll

Do you know the difference between informative and argumentative writing?

• Yes

• No

• Not Sure

Multiple Choice

Is this Argumentative or informative?

Write a letter to your state senator in which you argue in favor of keeping the Electoral College or changing to election by popular vote for the president of the United Stated.

• Argumentative

• Informative

Multiple Choice

Is this Argumentative or Informative?

You have been asked to write an explanatory article on Machu Picchu for a website that focuses on travel to places of historical interest.

• Argumentative

• Informative

Multiple Choice

Is this Argumentative or Informative?

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

• Informative

• Argumentative

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

Multiple Choice

Is this Argumentative or Informative?

Your art teacher has asked that you write a paper about a specific kind of art. Write an explanatory essay about art created from found or recycled items.

• Informative

• Argumentative

Multiple Choice

Is it Argumentative or Informative ?

Write an informational essay about the relationship between clothing styles and developments in creation.

• Argumentative

• Informative

Open Ended

Write a thesis statement.

Write an informational essay about the relationship between clothing styles and developments in creation.

1. Write a thesis statement for this prompt

Poll

Do you know the difference between informative and argumentative writing?

• Yes

• No

• Not Sure