WorksheetsArgumentative Writing
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
What is a claim?
A statement of fact that could be argued and proven with evidence
The analysis explaining the meaning of the evidence
Quotations from a source
What is evidence?
A sentence that grabs your readers attention
Quotations and facts from a source
A statement used to support main argument
What is analysis?
A statement used to support main argument
Explanation of the meaning of evidence
A sentence that grabs your readers attention
What does credible mean?
Reliable
Tursted
Accurate
All the above
Credible or Not Credible? Wikipedia
Credible
Not Credible
Credible or Not Credible? A blog post
Credible
Not Credible
Credible or Not Credible? Websites that end in .gov, .org, .edu
Credible
Not Credible
GOAL: The writer aims to get the reader to agree with her/his perspective.
Argumentative
Persuasive
GOAL: The writer aims to get the reader to accept his perspective/his side as truth.
Argumentative
Persuasive
TECHNIQUE: Relevant reasons and credible data are blended to demonstrate the writer’s argument as true.
Argumentative
Persuasive
TECHNIQUE: Opinions are blended with emotional appeals with some facts sprinkled in, all in an attempt to convince the reader that the writer is “right.”
Argumentative
Persuasive
ATTITUDE: Writer wants to gain another “vote” so they “go after” readers more aggressively. It is personal, passionate, and emotional.
Argumentative
Persuasive
ATTITUDE: Writer maintains a tone of fairness and reasonableness. Their attitude is respectful and tactful.
Argumentative
Persuasive
VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED: has a single-minded goal— get what the writer wants. It is based on the writer’s personal conviction that his way of thinking is the only sensible one. Consequently, the writer’s viewpoint is typically the only one presented.
Argumentative
Persuasive
VIEWPOINTS PRESENTED: Writing always acknowledges that
opposing views exist. This demonstrates the writer as a fair minded person and gives him the opportunity to counter these perspectives with more logic,
reasoning, and proof.
Argumentative
Persuasive
STARTING POINT: This writing relies on logical reasons that are all substantiated by facts, data, and evidence. The audience agrees with the writer because of the strong logical appeals.
Argumentative
Persuasive
STARTING POINT: This writing relies almost solely on opinions and feelings. The writer uses his own passion and/or plays off reader’s emotion to get what he wants. The audience agrees with the writer because of strong emotional appeals.
Argumentative
Persuasive
I wrote an article telling you that you need to buy a fidget spinner or else you will never be able to concentrate in class again. I will only tell you the importance of getting one and how it will make your school life better.
Will my article be persuasive or argumentative?
Argumentative
Persuasive
What is an argument?
An author's attitude on the issue.
A reason that proves the claim.
Carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence.
What is the goal of argumentative writing?
To get the reader to agree with you/your point of view on a particular topic.
To get the reader to acknowledge that your side is valid and deserves consideration as another point.
To get the reader to agree with you and your opponent.
