Argument Writing

Who will be affected by the topic? Who will read the essay?

• argument

• audience

• evidence

Argumentative or Persuasive?

• Argumentative

• Persuasive

A counterargument is used in an argumentative text to:

• Strengthen the main argument by addressing opposing views

• Replace the main argument

• Support the main argument directly

• Confuse the reader about the main argument

What does the term 'claim' refer to in an argument?

• The central idea the author opposes

• A statement that supports a position

• A mistaken belief or claim

• Identifying and exploring how an argument is made

What is a counterclaim?

• A fact that supports the original claim

• A statement that refutes the original claim

• An acknowledgment of a concern or disagreement with the opposing viewpoints

• A personal attack on someone's character

What does it mean if evidence is relevant?

• It is a personal attack on someone's character

• It is a common belief based on poor reasoning

• It has to do with the matter being considered and supports the argument

• It is a statement that refutes the original claim

What is the purpose of refuting an argument?

• To support the original claim with additional evidence

• To prove a statement, position, or claim is wrong or false

• To acknowledge a concern or disagreement

• To appeal to the reader's emotions

What will students add to their notebooks?

• A summary of the articles

• Personal opinions about the articles

• An ongoing anchor chart with "elements of argumentative writing"

• A list of vocabulary words from the articles

What question should students consider when looking at the author's claim in the articles?

• When and where was the claim made?

• How does the author make their claim and is it effective?

• What are the counterarguments to the author's claim?

• How long is the author's claim?

What does it mean to "evaluate" an argument?

• To agree with the argument

• To find the strengths and weaknesses of the argument in the text

• To repeat the argument in your own words

• To provide evidence against the argument