Argumentative Text

What is the author's purpose in an argumentative text?

• To persuade or convince the reader to act or think a certain way.

• To entertain the reader with evidence and facts.

• To explain how to do something.

What is the main idea of an argumentative text called?

• evidence

• claim

What do authors of argumentative texts use as evidence to support their claim?

• begging and pleading

• facts and reasoning

• imagery and opinions

Who is the target audience for this advertisement for Kool-Aid drinks?

• Elderly people

• Farmers

• Children

What is the author's claim in this paragraph?

• Moving Halloween to a Saturday is a good idea.

• Moving Halloween to a Saturday is NOT a good idea.

• Families like to sleep in.

Which of the following is an example of a fact that would persuade someone to adopt a cat?

• Cats make great pets.

• Cats live for an average of 16 years.

• Cats are better than dogs.

What is a claim?

• what the writer is trying to prove; the writer's position on topic

• A reflection on the topic or why the topic is important

• A sentence meant to draw the reader in

True or False: A claim is the author's opinion on a topic or issue.

• True

• False

What is evidence?

• proof to back up your claim

• the author's opinion on a topic

A claim is...

• when someone finds gold.

• always stated in BOLD print.

• the postilion the author takes on a subject.