Write a Story using the mentor sentence/your sentence Write a Story using the mentor sentence/your sentence. Story must be 7 to 9 sentences.

Introduction to Argumentative

Argumentative Vocabulary Claim- the debatable point you are arguing

Argumentative Vocabulary reasoning- helps supports the claim

Argumentative Vocabulary counterclaim- what you think others might say to prove you wrong (other side of the argument)

Claims about me… I love my husband and two sons I love to travel I love shrimp chimichanga  I love teaching I am pretty addicted to reading

Write down 5 or more claims, just as I’ve done. Use my examples as Now, it’s your turn! Write down 5 or more claims, just as I’ve done. Use my examples as a guide.

Whole Group

Debatable? How can I turn these into debatable claims? How can I state them in a way that you could argue with me?

Debatable Claims about me… The three most handsome men in the world are my husband and two sons. The best hobby in the world is traveling. The best food in the world are shrimp chimichangas. The number one best job on the planet is the one that I have: teaching you. The most relaxing way to spend a rainy day is by curling up on the couch with a great book.

Turn your claims into debatable claims. Use my examples as Now, it’s your turn! Turn your claims into debatable claims. Use my examples as a guide.

Whole Group

debatable claim evidence claim reasoning counterclaim I love Alabama’s fightsong. Alabama’s fightsong is better than Auburn’s fightsong because the music is better. I know that some will think it’s not true, but it is because Alabama’s fightsong ranks #4 in the nation and Auburn ranks #16.

Which do you think is better? Take a listen!

Auburn University

Alabama (Roll Tide)

Exit Ticket Show me what you know!