Argument Writing Definitions

What is a FACT?

• A statement that can be proven true

• What someone thinks

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is an OPINION?

• A statement that can be proven true

• What someone thinks

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

What is an ARGUMENT?

• A fact

• A statement that can be proven true

• An opinion supported by facts

• A fact supported by opinions

Only ____ should be used as evidence.

• facts

• opinions

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

Which part of argument writing is the most specific?

• Reason

• Evidence

• Argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

1. 1. Label evidence "E"

2. 2. Label the argument "A"

3. 3. Label reasons "R"

4. 4. Write OPINION at the top or bottom

5. 5. Write FACTS at the top or bottom

6. 6. Write SPECIFIC at the top or bottom

7. 7. Write GENERAL at the top or bottom