Writing to Argue Introduction DEWCRAFT Paragraph Structure

CLAIM-EVIDENCE-WARRANT Step 1. Make a claim about a topic or a text. Step 2. Support the claim with relevant and sufficient evidence. Step 3. Tie it all together with valid reasoning. Warrant evidence with commentary that explains how the evidence proves the claim.

Toulmin Method: Example Claim: Don’t eat that mushroom. Evidence: It’s poisonous. Warrant: Eating poisonous things is dangerous. Don’t eat that mushroom. Because it is poisonous. Since eating poisonous things is dangerous.

Types of Evidence Elf Nico, meet Dew Craft! Definitions Expert Testimony Witness Statements Counterargument Repetition Authoritative Quotations Facts/Statistics Textual Evidence

Definitions Explain unfamiliar words or content area terms. Ex: A derivative, a word created by using a word part, is frequently used to teach those learning new words.

Expert Testimony Find an expert in the field and explain their support. Ex: Dr. Robert Marzano researched the factors that impact vocabulary retention.

Witness Statements Used when someone has seen an action occur. Ex: The observer stated that he actually saw the lady…

Counterargument Recognize the “other side” of your argument. Ex: I realize most… However… On the other hand…

Repetition Use for a convincing effect – not to fill space. Usually in famous speeches. Ex: I have a dream… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HAMLOnSNwzA Start video at 40 seconds

Authoritative Quotations Use a source with credibility. Ex: According to a Consumer Report article on May 29th…

Facts and Statistics Use specific facts and VERIFIABLE statistics. Ex: The earth is polluted. Ex: Approximately one-fourth of the town’s citizens…

Textual Evidence Use direct examples and/or quotes from a text Correctly cite source: MLA Format for English, Social Studies, Humanities APA Format for Sciences, Math EX: Fitzgerald tells readers that many people arrived at Gatsby's parties without an invitation, bringing with them only "a simplicity of heart that was its own ticket of admission" (41).

Minimum Guidelines by Topic (generally for body paragraphs) EELFNCCO Topic Explanation Example Subtopic 1 EELFNCCO Support 1 (1-2) EELFNCCO Subtopic 2 EELFNCCO Support 2 (1-2) EELFNCCO Conclusion DEWCRAFT Claim Explanation Counterargument Evidence 1 DEWCRAFT Warrant 1 (1-2) DEWCRAFT Evidence 2 DEWCRAFT Warrant 2 (1-2) DEWCRAFT Conclusion

Body Paragraph 1: Middle Flee Map Practice Prompt: Write an essay in which you argue the effectiveness of one of the 5 source articles, synthesizing ideas from the various sources. Body Paragraph 1: Middle Important Body Paragraph 2: Least Body Paragraph 3: Most Evidence 1 Evidence 1 Evidence 1 Warrant Warrant Warrant Evidence 2 Evidence 2 Evidence 2 Warrant Warrant Warrant Connect Knowledge Connect Knowledge Connect Knowledge Connect Sources Connect Sources Connect Sources

DEWCRAFT Paragraph Format Use at least one connection from outside sources or experience AND one connection to one of the other 4 articles/essays. Claim Explanation Counterargument Evidence 1 DEWCRAFT Warrant 1 (1-2) DEWCRAFT Evidence 2 DEWCRAFT Warrant 2 (1-2) DEWCRAFT Conclusion