Delineating an Argument

How would you best delineate a speaker's argument?

• Casually listen to the speaker and then just realize they probably know what they are talking about.

• Listen carefully to the speaker to figure out what they think about the topic--what their claim is. Then listen again for reasons that go with the claim and evidence that supports the reasons.

• Listen to the speaker while you do your math homework. That way you can do two things at once. And if the speaker has anything important to say, it will probably stand out.

• Listen to the speaker and figure out if you agree with them. If you don't agree with them, send them a letter to tell them everything that they are wrong about.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a counterclaim?

• Lost and Found items on the counter

• A new form of travel

• A statement that disagrees with the claim

• Proof that someone is correct.

Sometimes you will hear reasons and evidence before the speaker actually states their stance (claim.)

• False

• True

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is the best clue that you are about to hear a counterclaim?

• I believe that...

• Teachers might say that..

• But she got more than I did

• I'm about to tell you what's up.

What is an argument?

• the writer's or speaker's position on a debatable issue or problem

• facts, statistics, numerical data, quotations, specific examples, and expert opinions that support a claim

• to describe precisely

• 
  a coherent series of reasons, statements, or facts intended to support or establish a point of view

​ The point you want to prove. It can be pro or con.​

• Claim

• Thesis

• introduction

• evidence

​ (a)   The point you want to prove. It can be pro or con.​

• Claim

• Thesis

• introduction

• evidence

Which of the following is NOT an element of an argument?

• Thesis

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

What is an argument?

•      A writer or speaker’s position on a topic.

•  A reasoning that disproves the counterargument, the opponents   

      claims and reasons.

•      A statement of a specific position.

• Something that can be proven.

Sometimes a speaker will start out with a question and then state their position (claim) sometime later in the speech.

• False

• True