Argument Writing

The ______ is the opinion or argument the writer is trying to prove.

• topic sentence

• transition

• claim

• evidence

Facts, statistics, quotes, anecdotes (stories), personal experiences...these are all examples of

• evidence

• transitions

• reasoning

• an argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

The purpose of _______ is to EXPLAIN how the evidence supports the claim.

• citations

• the claim

• the topic sentence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

In writing, an argument (or opinion) DOES NOT need to be supported with evidence.

True or False?

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

The purpose of an argument is to

• give information on a topic

• persuade the reader

• tell a story

This is an example of

• evidence

• a claim

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

Students should not be allowed to use their cellphones in class because it negatively effects their learning.

This is an example of an argument. True of False?

• True

• False

At the start of the first body paragraph of her essay, Stephanie writes: "Students should not be allowed to use their cellphone in class because it would cause distractions" This is the...

• transition

• evidence

• topic sentence

• reasoning

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which is an example of a counterargument?

• Cellphones are distracting to students.

• Cellphones are very nice to communicate with family around the world.

• Allowing students to use cellphones in class can help them review for tests.

The counterargument to Stephanie's claim is: "Allowing students to use cellphones in class can help them review for tests"

How should Stephanie respond?

Remember: her claim(argument) is that students should NOT be allowed to use cellphones in class.

• Allowing students to use cellphones in class improves students' grades and is the best way to review for tests.

• While cellphones can be used for games to review for tests, it is not a good excuse to allow them in class. There are better ways to review for tests without using cellphones.