1. Argumentative Writing
LT: SWBAT determine the parts of a claim and demonstrate these parts by writing a claim paragraph.

2. Note taking strategy: Choose 1!
Cornell Notes
Outline Notes
Main Idea
or topic
Details or secondary info on this main idea topic
Important idea or topic
secondary details about this topic
Details or secondary info on this main idea topic
Details or secondary info on this main idea topic

3. Part 1: The claim Every argument has to have a claim.
This is where the author states what they are arguing.
- EX: The fall of Rome was caused by inflation, not invading tribes along the outskirts of the empire.
Good claims also preview evidence in them by using the word BECAUSE!
- EX: The best way to clean the Ganges river is to focus on illegal chemical waste dumping because the largest factor of pollutants come from tanneries along the river’s bank.
Claims also have to be arguable. If someone couldn’t argue the other side, then it isn’t an argument at all.
- EX: Issaquah is in Washington.

4. Part 2: The Evidence Always cite your sources
To support your claim, you need to include evidence!
How do you get evidence?
- Conduct research studies
- Read research on topic
- Look at Primary and Secondary Sources
Use quotations when directly quoting a source!
Always cite your sources

5. Part 3: The Explanation
It is not enough to say your claim and state your evidence.
You must connect your evidence to your claim and EXPLAIN how your evidence proves your argument.
Don’t leave it to the reader to make connections. Explicitly state it!
Have a sentence that even starts with “This evidence supports (insert argument) because…”
It is good to remind the reader of your argument!

6. Part 4: The Conclusion
You’ve stated your claim, you’ve provided evidence, you made connections for your reader…
All that’s left is a conclusion
Remind the reader of your evidence (summarize the main points)
Restate your argument in a new way
Never, under any circumstances, should you introduce a new argument in your conclusion

7. Try it out! Write a claim paragraph answering this prompt:
Think about the articles we read yesterday on successful study strategies. Which strategy would be the most effective to try this year?
Must include two pieces of evidence (Use the articles)
Remember to include all the parts of a claim in your paragraph!