Argumentative Conclusions

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• A. logical reasoning

• B. relevant evidence

• C. supporting ideas

• D. bias opinions

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

Which piece of evidence best supports the claim that we should have sports in middle school?

• "In schools that have sports, students attend games after school."

• "When schools have sports programs, the school must spend money on coaches and equipment."

• "Research shows that school sports increase student interest in school"

• "School sports include volleyball, soccer, basketball and tennis."

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

The main point of an author's argument is called a

• claim

• evidence

• reason

• conclusion

An argument is different than persuasion because

• it includes factual evidence

• it is an opinion only

• it is one sided

• it is written to persuade someone

How can a writer conclude an argumentative essay effectively?

• By introducing a new argument

• By restating the thesis in a new way and summarizing key points

• By ending with a question

• By providing a detailed description of all the evidence

The conclusion of an argumentative essay should...

• Summarize the main points of your argument

• Repeat all the evidence you quoted in your body paragraphs

• Include lots of quotes...the more the better!

• Focus on the opposite point of view and why it is wrong

How do you end a conclusion in an argumentative essay?

• call to action

• background information

• summary of body

• topic sentence

In the conclusion sometimes you offer a __________________

• Counter Claim

• Emotional argument

• call to action/encourage them to take some action

• Promise that you will continue to fight for the opinion you hold

The conclusion should do all of the following EXCEPT

• Avoid introducing new information. Your goal is to summarize what you have already explained in the body paragraphs.

• Evidence and quotations should only be used in the body paragraphs. Avoid introducing new facts in the conclusion.

• Make sure that the conclusion has a confident tone.

• End with "I hope you liked my essay."

What MUST you always do in your conclusion?

• add more evidence

• copy and paste the text

• restate or reword your thesis

• elaborate