Argumentative

What is argumentative text?

• claims backed by reasons that are supported by evidence

• an opinion supported with claims

• facts and opinions

Claim -

• examples, facts, and expert quotes

• WHY the author makes the claim

• supports the reasons

• the main point

Reason -

• examples, facts, and expert quotes

• the author's opinion

• supports the reasons

• WHY the author makes the claim

Evidence

• examples, facts, and expert quotes

• the main point

• supports the author's claim

• WHY the author makes the claim

What kind of evidence is this?

• example

• data

• expert quote

Authors write arguments to convince readers to ___ with their viewpoint.

• agree

• disagree

Arguments use logical reasons to appeal to readers.

Limiting dress code colors to only solid color clothing is stupid.

• This is NOT a logical reason.

• This IS a logical

Reasons and ___ support claims.

An argument is ___ if it is missing a claim.

• weak

• strong

What is the overall purpose of writing an argument?

• to entertain

• to inform

• to convince

• to describe