Toulmin Model of Argumentation

The explanations that connect the parts of an argument. Answers the question, "Why does your evidence support the claim?"

• Warrant

• Claim

• Ground

• Conditions of Rebuttal

• Modal Qualifier

Match the following definition with its term: Also called evidence, data, the “facts,” support, or reasoning of the

argument. These answer the question, “What’s your proof?”

• Warrant

• Claim

• Ground

• Conditions of Rebuttal

• Modal Qualifier

The conclusions or the positions. A basic argument consists of a ________ and stated reason.

• Warrant

• Claim

• Ground

• Conditions of Rebuttal

• Modal Qualifier

Match the following definition with its term: Expression of the writer’s certainty (or limits thereof). This answers the question, “Just how sure are you?”

• Warrant

• Claim

• Ground

• Conditions of Rebuttal

• Modal Qualifier

Match the following definition with its term: Arguments against or limiting the scope of the claim. These answer the question, “In what situations is your claim not true?”

• Warrant

• Claim

• Ground

• Conditions of Rebuttal

• Modal Qualifier

When crafting an argument, if your audience is likely to question your assumptions, you should...

• provide more grounds for your claim

• state your warrant explicitly

• make your modal qualifier more limiting

• prepare a counter argument for an anticipated rebuttal

Use __________ as additional support if readers are likely to doubt the reasoning in your warrant.

• backing

• evidence

• data

• facts

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

In the Toulmin Argument, the Claim is...

• Your main evidence

• Your argument

• The underlying principal that supports your argument.

• The specific evidence that supports your thesis

What is the main purpose of the Toulmin Model of Argumentation?

• To provide a structure for analyzing arguments

• To teach grammar rules

• To enhance vocabulary

• To improve reading speed

In the Toulmin Model, what term is used for the statement being argued for?

• Warrant

• Claim

• Ground

• Backing