Argumentative Writing

Foldable- Look Book Take 3 sheets of paper Fold #1 at 1/3 Now insert each one into the other & staple the top center.

Creating your Argument: -Determine your point of view Develop Claims (reasons) Support with Evidence Determine the counter claim -Develop a rebuttal

Common Flaws in Argument -Gives vague information -Goes off topic -Repeats concepts -Focuses on opinion instead of evidence -Insults and offends other side

Evidence- your supporting details, examples Claims/Evidence Claims- your reasons Evidence- your supporting details, examples

Appeals- How we sound convincing. Logos (Logical Appeal) Facts, statistics, rationale Pathos(Emotional Appeal) Strong emotional example, wording Ethos (Ethical Appeal) Why the author (you) is credible

Counter Claim / Rebuttal Counter Claim- why the opposing side would disagree Rebuttal- your response to the opposing argument, to contradict, refute, nullify, deny, counter

Helpful Phrases: -Critics argue that… -While it might be true that… -A common argument against this position is -It’s easy to think that…, but when one examines the facts… -The opposing view….

Argumentative Writing Activities

TUG of War Issue + - Constructed Response 2 -1 - 0

Students should be able to grade their teachers. TUG of War Students should be able to grade their teachers. + - Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence Edit

- TUG of War + Class size matters Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence Edit

College should be free in America TUG of War College should be free in America + - Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence Edit

Technology should be used in class. TUG of War Technology should be used in class. + - Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence Edit

Too much personal info goes online about us. TUG of War Too much personal info goes online about us. + - Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence Edit

Teens are under too much pressure today. TUG of War Teens are under too much pressure today. + - Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence Edit

Media attention on terror attacks creates more. TUG of War Media attention on terror attacks creates more. + - Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence Edit

Silent Debate

Drones Gender Inequality Transgendered Rights School Security GMOs Rise of Technology Marriage Equality Abortion Rights Gun Rights/Laws Minimum Wage Immigration Media Influence Religious Freedoms No Fly Lists/Watch Lists Trophy Hunting Obesity (regulating foods) Planned Parenthood Funding Surveillance (technology, fishing, gov) Legalization of Recreational Drugs Science vs. Nature (genetic modification) Tax Dollars to support other countries  

Silent Debate- Groups of 3 Step 1- Develop an argument Step 2- Rotate & Agree/Disagree Agree: Provide Evidence for each Claim Topic: _________ Our Stance: __________ Claims: 1. 2. 3. Disagree: Provide 3 Counter Claims

Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals

Drones Gender Inequality Transgendered Rights School Security GMOs Rise of Technology Marriage Equality Abortion Rights Gun Rights/Laws Minimum Wage Immigration Media Influence Religious Freedoms No Fly Lists/Watch Lists Trophy Hunting Obesity (regulating foods) Planned Parenthood Funding Surveillance (technology, fishing, gov) Legalization of Recreational Drugs Science vs. Nature (genetic modification) Tax Dollars to support other countries  

Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals On your paper: -Select a unique debatable topic. -Determine your claims (up to 5). Set your topic/claim on your chair -When the music starts, rotate -When the music stops, cite a counterclaim to that argument

Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals Now….. For every counter claim to your original argument, come up with a rebuttal.

March Madness Debate

Should teachers carry guns in the classroom to make schools safer? Topic #1 Should teachers carry guns in the classroom to make schools safer?

March Madness

Topic #2 Individuals with terminal illnesses should have the right to choose euthanasia as a means to end their suffering.

March Madness