1. Making an Argument CLAIM, REASONS, AND EVIDENCE

2. Vocabulary = Claim Making a Basic Argument: + Reason = Basic Argument Language Arts is the best subject in school because we get to read interesting stories. Language Arts is the best subject in school Claim Controversial Statement Why the claim is true A statement of position because we get to read interesting stories

3. Vocabulary Check What is a claim? Give an example of a full argument using the term “claim” and a reason for why your claim is true. Claim Controversial Statement

4. + = Claim Text-Based Warrant Text-Based Argument Language Arts is the best subject in school Claim Controversial Statement Making a Text-Based Argument: Text Evidence The best quote or paraphrased information from the text Analysis An explanation of how the text evidence supports the claim + “Competency in language skills lead to job success” ELA is the best subject because, if you master language skills, it can greatly increase your job prospects Vocabulary = Text Evidence, Analysis

5. Analysis An explanation of how the text evidence supports the claim Argumentation Check What are the three pieces necessary to build a text-based argument? Claim Controversial Statement Text Evidence The best quote or paraphrased information from the text Analysis An explanation of how the text evidence supports the claim + +

6. Analysis An explanation of how the text evidence supports the claim Evidence Check Some text evidence is more convincing than others. Choose the text evidence that most strongly supports the claim: Claim Philip Malloy is a troublemaker. Quote 2: Philip: I’m trying to pass an exam. Mr. Lunser: Ah, the famous wit and wisdom of Mr. Mallow. Philip, I’m the only one allowed to make jokes around here. Put the book away. Philip: Just one last paragraph? p 8 Quote 1: “Perhaps that’s why he irritates me so – for he shows no desire to strive, to make sacrifices for the betterment of self, the way we were taught” (5).