Argumentative Writing

Formal or informal writing? 
Ya'll ok? 

• Formal
• Informal

What is evidence? 

• a statement used to support or prove the thesis
• quotations from a credible source

• the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence 
• a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 

Credible or not credible? 
A blog post

• Credible
• Not Credible

Is the following an appropriate claim:

It is a horrible idea to keep wild animals in captivity for many reasons.

• Yes: it sticks to one side of the argument and is formal language

• No: it doesn't show both side of the argument to keep the essay fair

• No: it is written in informal language

• No: it doesn't clearly state the author's opinion

What is analysis? 

• a statement used to support or prove the thesis
• quotations from a source
• the explanation of the meaning of evidence 
• a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 

What does credible mean? 

• trusted
• legitimate
• unbiased
• all of the above

Credible or not credible? 
Websites that end with .org, .edu, or .gov 

• Credible
• Not Credible

What is a hook?

• A paragraph that ends the essay and wraps everything up.

• A phrase that catches the listener's attention and keeps them engaged.

• The evidence in each body paragraph.

• The main point or opinion of an essay.

When do you use formal language? 

• In an academic essay.
• When you talk to a friend.
• When you write a text message.

What is true of the introductory paragraph? 

• ends with the thesis
• introduces the big idea of the essay
• starts with a hook
• all of these