Argumentative vs Persuasive Writing
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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
GOAL
The writer aims to get the reader to agree with him/his perspective.
Argumentative
Persuasive
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RL.8.6
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Goal
The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective/his side as truth.
Argumentative
Persuasive
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
CCSS.W.6.1A
CCSS.W.6.1B
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
TECHNIQUE
Relevant reasons and credible data are blended to demonstrate the writer’s argument as true.
Persuasive
Argumentative
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.SL.6.3
CCSS.W.6.1A
CCSS.W.6.1B
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
TECHNIQUE
Opinions are blended with emotional appeals with some facts sprinkled in, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”
Persuasive
Argumentative
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.W.6.1A
CCSS.W.6.1B
CCSS.W.6.1C
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
ATTITUDE
Writers want to gain another “vote” so they “go after” readers more aggressively. It is personal, passionate, and emotional.
Argumentative
Persuasive
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.9
CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
ATTITUDE
Writers maintain a tone of fairness and reasonableness. Their attitude is respectful and tactful.
Persuasive
Argumentative
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.4
CCSS.RI.6.6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED
has a single-minded goal— get what the writer wants. It is based on the writer’s personal conviction that his way of thinking is the only sensible one. Consequently, the writer’s viewpoint is typically the only one presented.
Argumentative
Persuasive
Tags
CCSS.RI.6.6
CCSS.RI.6.8
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