Everything’s An Argument Lessons

What was the debate topic you picked? Do Now: What was the debate topic you picked?

Debate: Focus—Counter Argument: 10 min Affirmative Negative Think of as many reasons as you can for…. ---and then think of ways to counter each point Think of as many reasons as you can for …. —and then brainstorm ways to counter each point

5 min Aff constructive 3min Neg cross X Stop to discuss fallacies 5 min Neg Constructive 3 Min Aff Cross x 5 min Neg Rebuttle 5 min Aff Rebuttle

Homework Read Chpts 13-15 in Brave New World Identify 3 passages that contain elements of social control Be prepared to discuss these friday

What are some of the problems with classical argument? Read the comments on your essays. Go around the room and read the released essays. What essay most matches your essay? What can you do to write a better essay? Do Now What are some of the problems with classical argument?

And now for something totally different…

Let’s Compare Argument Styles Classical Rogerian Used when you have a clear opinion about what is the correct side Offers a small counterargument after full argument Tells us what action we should take next. Used when you feel like you can answer “it depends” on a topic. Discusses both sides of an issue evenly and fairly Explains why you are leaning a little bit more in one direction.

An Example Read Royte’s Excerpt from “Bottlemania” on p 834 in Everything’s an Argument. How is it different than a classical argument? Rogerian Argument: Willingness to think about opposing positions and describe them fairly Introduction of the topic Contexts of the opponents’ arguments Contexts of author’s argument Benefits of adopting author’s argument

Introduction in Detail The Facts Where it is in Text Establishes common ground with reader Defines Terms Provides historical background Demonstrates author’s fairness

Opponent’s Argument in Detail Contexts Where it is in Text Paraphrases opponent’s argument (s) Explains When, With whom, How, or Where the argument could be valid or work

Author’s Argument in Detail Contexts Where it is in the text Introducing the primary claim Explains When, With whom, How, or Where the argument will be valid or work

Benefits of Adopting Primary Claim Why the Author is Right Lay out the benefits to the opponent if the primary claim is adopted Provides the drawbacks to the opponent if the primary claim is not adopted.

EXIT SLIP: Please List What are the major differences between Classical and Rogerian Argument?

What is the most interesting topic we have debated this year? Do Now 2.26

Creating your own Rogerian Argument Pick one of the topics we have debated this year, and write a Rogerian style argument.

Set It Up One Side: The other:

Rogerian Outline: Start with the issue itself Introduction Establishes common ground with reader Why is this topic important to the world and you and your reader in particular? Defines Terms What IS the thing that you are going to discuss? Provides historical background How did this issue come to be? Demonstrates author’s fairness Explain that there are different circumstances that effect the issue on both sides, and that they need to be considered.

Rogerian Outline: Pick which side you are leaning toward, and then write about both--evenly. Contexts of Opponent’s Argument Paraphrases opponent’s argument(s) Explains When, With whom, How, or Where the argument could be valid or work Contexts of Your Argument Introducing the primary claim Explains When, With whom, How, or Where the argument will be valid or work

Rogerian Outline: Now explain why you should lean to one side Benefits of Adopting Your Argument Lay out the benefits to the opponent if the primary claim is adopted Which side to you lean toward, and Why? How does choosing this side in the end help the world, you and your opponent? Provides the drawbacks to the opponent if the primary claim is not adopted. What will happen if a decision is not made?

What are your questions about the essay? EXIT SLIP: Please List What are your questions about the essay?

Questions You Had: