Argumentative Texts

What is Argumentative Text?

• facts, statistics, expert opinions, and examples that support a claim.

• an exaggeration that couldn't possibly be true

• a text in which an author presents a claim and provides reasons and evidence to support the claim

What is the purpose of an argumentative text?

• To entertain the reader

• To convince the reader

• To inform the reader

• To start an argument with the reader

What is the position the author takes in an argumentative text called?

• claim

• hyperbole

• stereotypes

• evidence

Which reason supports the claim: Water is healthier than soda.

• Soda is bubbly.

• Soda tastes good.

• Soda can have a lot of calories, water has none.

What evidence supports the claim: Students should read outside of school.

• Reading outside of school can improve reading comprehension.

• Students don't like to read.

• Reading is fun.

What do you call facts, examples, expert opinions, statistics, and data that authors use to support their reasons?

• claim

• reasons

• evidence

• anecdotes

What is a FACT?

• what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

• a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

• a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade

What is an OPINION?

• what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something

• a true statement about something that can be proven with evidence.

• a short story about an interesting or funny event authors use to persuade

What is the definition of "author"?

• the people who read a text

• the people the writer is TARGETING as the readers of a text

• the person who wrote the text

What is the definition of "intended audience"?

• the people who read a text

• the people the writer is TARGETING as the readers of a text

• the person who wrote the text