Argumentative Writing Review

What is a claim?

• The proof that your are correct.

• Your statement of your side of an argument.

• The general rule to explain evidence.

• The opposite of your side of an argument.

What is a fact?

• Something you eat.

• Something you believe.

• Something you can you prove to be true.

• Your side of an argument.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

How is argument different than persuasion?

• Argument uses facts to prove your claim.

• Argument uses opinions to prove your claim.

• Persuasion uses facts to prove your claim.

• Persuasion is cannot use facts.

What is reasoning?

• Facts to prove your claim.

• The statement of your side of the argument.

• The opposing statement of an argument.

• The 'WHY?' the evidence matters.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

What is a warrant?

• A general rule to explain why your reasoning makes sense.

• A piece of a paper used to arrest a criminal.

• The facts of a case.

• The main claim or thesis statement.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.5.8

What is an opinion?

• Quotes from an expert.

• Facts

• A belief that has not be proven, but may be believed to be true.

• A multi-layered vegetable used to add flavor in cooking.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Which is not evidence?

• Facts/Statistics

• Witness Statements

• Physical Items Linking A Person To A Crime

• Random Statements Made By Non-Experts

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

Claim: Purple is the best color.

What is the counterargument?

• Purple is great!

• Purple is not the best color.

• Purple is better than most colors!

• Purple is the color of royalty!

What is a thesis statement?

• The main idea of an argument.

• The proof that your claim is true.

• The explanation of why your argument makes sense.

• The general rule to explain your reasoning.

What is relevant evidence?

• Persuasive statements used to distract the audience from the case.

• Random statements to gain the attention of your audience.

• Evidence that doesn't connect to the claim, but is a neat fact.

• Evidence that connects to the claim and provides proof the claim is true.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1