Argumentative text

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

• 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?

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

Match the following

• the person who wrote the text

• AUTHOR

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

• AUDIENCE

• the people who read a text

• INTENDED AUDIENCE

What is a "Counterclaim"?

• A place in the kitchen where you keep your plates.

• A summary of the reasons and evidence

• The rebuttal

• The opposing/opposite point of view; it is an argument against the first claim