Argumentative Unit

People who use their cell phones in public places should be given tickets for disturbing the peace. No one wants to listen to another person's private conversation while waiting in a check out line or sitting in a movie theater. The police should issue tickets to people who are inconsiderate with their cell phones.

• Biased

• Unbiased

• Irrelevant

Which statement is biased?

• KPop is way better than hip hop.

• KPop originated in South Korea.

Which statement is most clearly biased?

• People all over the world play soccer.

• Soccer is an easy sport to learn.

• Soccer does not take much equipment.

• People can get very excited about their local soccer team.

A text that takes a side on an issue or problem and supports it with reasons and evidence

• Narrative

• Explanatory

• Argumentative

A writer’s position on an issue or problem

• Claim

• Counter Claim

• Conclusion

• Character

Specific pieces of information that support a claim (e.g. facts, quotes, or statistics)

• Extra info

• Evidence

• Answers

• Sources

This piece of the P.I.E. is most commonly seen in argumentative writing.

• Persuade

• Inform

• Entertain

What is a counterclaim and how does it strengthen an argument?

• It weakens the argument by introducing irrelevant information

• It ignores the opposing viewpoint, making the argument one-sided

• It acknowledges and addresses the opposing viewpoint, showing a deeper understanding of the topic and making the argument more persuasive.

• It confuses the reader by presenting conflicting ideas

What are some strategies for refuting a counterclaim in an argumentative essay?

• Agreeing with the counterclaim

• Ignoring the counterclaim completely

• Using personal attacks to discredit the counterclaim

• Providing evidence, addressing potential weaknesses, and demonstrating the superiority of your own argument

What is the purpose of an argumentative essay?

• to persuade the reader

• to tell an interesting story

• to entertain the reader

• to give information about a topic