{ Writing Arguments 1. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

KEY TERMS : argument: A reason or idea in support of or in opposition to a point of view : The main idea or point being maintained as true claim: The main idea or point being maintained as true analysis: an examination or investigation of evidence substantive topic or text: The topic or text being offered or considered (this may be in the form of a prompt or essay topic) Sound, well-founded facts that cannot be denied valid reasoning: Sound, well-founded facts that cannot be denied Proof that is directly related to the subject at hand and that is adequate to prove the claim. relevant and sufficient evidence: Proof that is directly related to the subject at hand and that is adequate to prove the claim. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

{{ CLAIM The main idea that you are suggesting or promoting. Your main point.What you will prove to be true. EVIDENCE The proof to back up your claim. Any and all support to show that your claim is true. C OUNTERARGUMENT : Objections that might arise to prove your argument false but that you might address and consider to prove your own argument true.

Relevant and Sufficient Evidence “Slip & Trip” Evidence – What you find and observe to support your claim: Arthur is still holding the glass in his hand “Slip & Trip” Rule – How we interpret the evidence. (Must be worded as a rule using correct grammatical form): As a rule, when people fall down stairs, they drop what they are holding in order to steady and save themselves. “Slip & Trip” Conclusion – What your evidence leads you to believe: Queenie is probably lying about Arthur falling down the stairs and probably placed the glass in his hand. *probably = qualification

Write an investigative report of the scene: Include: When you arrived When you arrived What you found (be specific) What you found (be specific) What Queenie said What Queenie said What the autopsy found What the autopsy found Whether the evidence supports what Queenie said Whether the evidence supports what Queenie said Your conclusion and recommendation Your conclusion and recommendation Your explanation of the evidence supporting your conclusion(s) and recommendation(s) Your explanation of the evidence supporting your conclusion(s) and recommendation(s) You may begin with something like this: We arrived at the home of Arthur and Queenie Volupides at approximately 2:15 a.m. on May 2, Upon arrival, we found Arthur Volupides lying at the bottom of the main stairs…