Argumentative Passages in Writing

What is the type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something?

• Narrative

• Argumentative

• Desciptive

• Expository

Once you write/quote your evidence, what do you need to do after? 

• Restate your claim

• Explain your evidence

• Nothing

• Restate the quote

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• to persuade

• to inform

• to entertain

• to elaborate

True or false: A counterclaim recognizes the opposing viewpoint.

• True

• False

To prove the counterclaim is wrong you must...

• provide evidence

• introduce the topic

• refute the counterclaim

what do you call the argument that the author is making

• evidence

• counterclaim

• claim

The point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making is called the ____.

• Support

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY: A writer should include what information in their E - EXPLANATION portion of each BODY PARAGRAPH?

• Sentence Starter

• Restate Answer to Question

• Elaboration

• Explanation

Childhood obesity has been an ongoing problem for some time. Some people believe that we can combat the issue by requiring students to take PE every day. Others believe students should have a choice in what electives they take. Use information from the passages to write an essay in which you argue your stance on whether or not students should be required to take PE every day. Be sure to use evidence from all your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative

Once you reach middle school, the school day becomes all academics and no recess. Many students find advantages at recess, however, schools still do not offer it in middle school. Read the articles attached about the pros and cons of kids having recess. Write an essay in which you argue whether or not students should have recess in middle school. Be sure to use evidence from all your sources.

• Informational/Explanatory

• Argumentative