Argumentative Writing

An argument is the stance or opinion you have about a certain topic.

• True

• False

Thesis statements have 3 parts: ________, argument and reasons.

Who is the person or organization that disagrees with your claim or argument?

What is a Rebuttal?

• An argument stating why you're right and I should absolutely believe you.

• A statement weakening the counterargument to your original statement.

• The citations used to backup your claim

Evidence should be:

• Factual

• From a reliable source

• stated as a question

• Cited properly

• Included in the Works Cited

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

The reasons for your argument on a topic are called:

• Arguments

• Evidence

• Facts

• Claims

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Argumentative Writing is

• Balanced Writing

• Biased Writing

• Pathological Writing

Argumentation: The process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and ____________.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

An argumentative essay

• Makes claims based on factual evidence (research)

• Neutralizes or “defeats” serious opposing ideas

• Makes counterclaims – the author takes opposing views into account.

• Convinces audience through the merit and rationality of the claim and proofs offered

• Logic-based

The rhetorical triangle includes: Ethos, pathos and ___________.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5