Argumentative Writing

A Proponent...

• Doesn't know the issue

• Is in favor of the issue

• Is against the issue

• Is neutral on the issue

Claim is...

• Irrelevant

• Not important

• Your stance on an issue

• The worst part of an argument

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

A Claim (check all that apply)...

• Can be neutral

• Needs to be bold

• Is also known as a thesis statement

• Shows your stance on an issue

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

Evidence does what for your argument?

• Supports your claim

• Hinders your argument

• Supports your counterclaim

• Does nothing for your argument

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

In your own words, why is it important to introduce the counterclaim?

When composing an argument, what do 'rules' do?

• They keep you from introducing your claim.

• They don't do anything so they are pointless.

• They are useless and difficult to compose.

• They explain how the evidence proves your point.

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CCSS.SL.11-12.3

CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

An opponent is...

• in favor of the issue.

• doesn't have a stance on the issue.

• doesn't know what the issue is.

• is against the issue

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.SL.11-12.1

CCSS.SL.11-12.3

Which are the most reliable sources (check all that apply)?

• Government sites (.gov)

• Educational sites (.edu)

• Commercial sites (.com)

• Organizational sites (.org)

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CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

Why must 'rules' contain a qualifier?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

On a scale of 0-4, how confident are you formulating arguments in writing?

• 0 - I don't get any of this stuff.

• 1 - eh, I kinda understand what's needed.

• 2 - okay, but would like more notes, examples and practice.

• 3 - Good! I could compose an okay argumentative essay with some evidence but counterclaim is still weak.

• 4 - Great! I could compose a solid argumentative essay with reliable evidence and a counterclaim.

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CCSS.W.11-12.1

CCSS.W.11-12.1A

CCSS.W.11-12.1B

CCSS.W.11-12.1D