Argumentative Writing

What is a claim?

• A statement of fact that could be argued and proven with evidence

• The analysis explaining the meaning of the evidence

• Quotations from a source

What is evidence?

• A sentence that grabs your readers attention

• Quotations and facts from a source

• A statement used to support main argument

What is analysis?

• A statement used to support main argument

• Explanation of the meaning of evidence

• A sentence that grabs your readers attention

What does credible mean?

• Reliable

• Tursted

• Accurate

• All the above

GOAL: The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective/his side as truth.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

STARTING POINT: This writing relies on logical reasons that are all substantiated by facts, data, and evidence. The audience agrees with the writer because of the strong logical appeals.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

STARTING POINT: This writing relies almost solely on opinions and feelings. The writer uses his own passion and/or plays off reader’s emotion to get what he wants. The audience agrees with the writer because of strong emotional appeals.

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

I wrote an article telling you that you need to buy a fidget spinner or else you will never be able to concentrate in class again. I will only tell you the importance of getting one and how it will make your school life better.

Will my article be persuasive or argumentative?

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

What is an argument?

• An author's attitude on the issue.

• A reason that proves the claim.

• Carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence.

What is the goal of argumentative writing?

• To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic.

• To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point.

• To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent.