Argumentative and Persuasive Writing

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To get the reader to agree with you

• To present a single perspective

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration

• To attack the reader's point of view

What is the starting point of persuasive writing?

• Research a topic and then align with one side

• Identify a topic and your side

• Present multiple perspectives

• Attack the reader's point of view

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

How does the audience of argumentative writing differ from that of persuasive writing?

• Argumentative writing doesn't need an audience to convince

• Persuasive writing doesn't need an audience to convince

• Argumentative writing needs to know what the audience thinks

• Persuasive writing is content with simply putting ideas out there

What attitude does persuasive writing have?

• Simply to get the reader to consider an idea

• To show why the writer's view is the more worthy one to hold

• To go after readers more aggressively to persuade them

• To present facts and evidence without emotion

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Which element is essential in argumentative writing?

• Using strong emotions to persuade

• Presenting both sides of an argument fairly

• Ignoring counterarguments

• Focusing solely on personal opinions

Which is true of BOTH persuasive and argument writing?

• both must address a counter claim

• both must include highly emotional language

• both involve rigorous research

• both present a viewpoint

Which type of writing relies heavily on opinion?

• persuasive

• argument

Which type of writing doesn't aim to convince the other party that the speaker is "right"?

• persuasive

• argument

Which type of writing should include facts that are credible and logical?

• persuasive

• argument

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CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

What is a "viewpoint"?

• collected evidence that supports a claim

• elaboration on a topic

• a tourist attraction

• a person's stance or perspective on a topic

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CCSS.RI.6.9

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6