How to Build a Strong Argument 7/19/2019 How to Build a Strong Argument
Which Lego tower is stronger? 7/19/2019 Which Lego tower is stronger?
Which Lego tower would fall down if pushed? 7/19/2019 Which Lego tower would fall down if pushed?
How are Lego towers and arguments similar? 7/19/2019 How are Lego towers and arguments similar?
Arguments are like Lego Towers 7/19/2019 Arguments are like Lego Towers You need many building blocks to make a strong tower. The more blocks you use at the base the stronger your argument will stand against your opponent’s.
7/19/2019 Argument Argument An argument is a claim that is supported by reasons or evidence.
7/19/2019 Claim Argument Claim Claim – Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea.
Reasons An explanation that shows why the claim is true. Claim 7/19/2019 Reasons Argument Claim An explanation that shows why the claim is true. R E A S O N S
Evidence: Facts, Statistics 7/19/2019 Evidence Argument Claim: “I believe that…” Facts, statistics, expert research, and primary witnesses. R E A S O N S: “This is true because…” Evidence: Facts, Statistics
Evidence: Facts, Statistics Warrant:“If….then ___ is true.” 7/19/2019 Warrant Argument Claim: “I believe that…” An “If…then…” statement that shows the relationship between the evidence and reason R E A S O N S: “This is true because…” Evidence: Facts, Statistics Warrant:“If….then ___ is true.”
Counterclaim: What the people who disagree with you would say. 7/19/2019 Argument Counterclaim: Claim: “I believe that…” R E A S O N S: “This is true because…” What the people who disagree with you would say. Evidence: Facts, Statistics Warrant: “If__then __ is true.” Counterclaim: The other side * “Some people would say that…”
Rebuttal: Evidence that disproves the other side of the argument. 7/19/2019 Argument Evidence that disproves the other side of the argument. Claim: “I believe that…” R E A S O N S: “This is true because…” Evidence: Facts, Statistics *To those people I would say… Warrant: “If__then __ is true.” Counterclaim: Some people think Rebuttal: To those people I would say
What happens when pieces of your argument are missing? 7/19/2019 What happens when pieces of your argument are missing?