Argumentative Notes
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English
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8th Grade
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Za'Lan Carswell
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 10 pts
What exactly is an Argument?
An argument involves the process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and research.
An issue open to debate
Experience, expert opinion, research and statistics
Your position on the issue
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Essential Ingredients
of an Argument
Understanding your audience is key to effective writing of all kinds, especially persuasive writing
An argument is an implicit dialogue or exchange with your audience, so in writing arguments, assume there is a reader that will not agree with you
An issue open to debate
Your position on the issue
Your reasons for that position
Evidence to support your reason
Experience, expert opinion, research and statistics
An argument involves the process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning,
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The Role of Your Audience
Understanding your audience is key to effective writing of all kinds, especially persuasive writing
An argument is an implicit dialogue or exchange with your audience, so in writing arguments, assume there is a reader that will not agree with you
Evidence to support your reason
Audience awareness is absolutely essential to successful persuasion and argument; therefore…
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Structure of a Classical Argument
Introduction
Thesis Statement
Background Information
Reasons and Evidence
The Counterclaim and the Rebuttal
Conclusions
Reasons and Evidence
The Counterclaim and the Rebuttal
Conclusions
The Counterclaim and the Rebuttal
Conclusions
Introduction
Thesis Statement
Background Information
Reasons and Evidence
Thesis Statement
Background Information
Reasons and Evidence
The Counterclaim and the Rebuttal
Conclusions
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The Thesis Statement
is the most important sentence in your paper
answers the question: “What am I trying to prove?”
brings focus to the entire essay
lets the reader know the main idea of the paper
is not a factual statement or an announcement of purpose, but a claim that has to be proven throughout the paper.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Example: Which thesis statement
Parents, often too busy to watch television shows with their families, can monitor their children’s viewing habits with the aid of the V-chip.
This paper will describe a V-chip and examine the uses of the V-chip in American-made television sets.
To help parents monitor their children’s viewing habits, the V-chip should be a required feature for television sets sold in the U.S.
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Using a Reasonable Tone
No matter how passionate you are about the issue, don’t resort to careless, harsh words; this would show more about you than the issue
This paper will describe a V-chip and examine the uses of the V-chip in American-made television sets.
When you acknowledge the opposition with balanced language, it shows that your respect the opposing views
Shows you are fair-minded and therefore adds to your credibility
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