1. Bellringer for 03.06.15 Grab that awesome essay on the cart.
Label the following parts of said essay:
Introduction
Body paragraphs 1,2 & 3
Conclusion
Thesis statement
Attention getter
Be so proud of yourself!

2. Happy National Frozen Foods Day!

3. Today’s Awesome Thing is…
catching the ice cream truck and actually getting to buy something from it!

4. Argumentative Writing! Yay!
uses elements of rhetoric, reasoning and researched evidence to take a stand on a controversial or debatable issue
Ms. C is the best!
I know! I did research!

5. Expository vs. Argumentative
Basic, foundation essay.
Written to inform the reader, not convince him/her of anything.
Can be researched or not.
Focuses only on information related to topic.
Awesome
More advanced organization/thinking
Written to prove a specific point about a specific issue.
Must be researched and include logical evidence.
Identifies opposing ideas (counterargument) to further prove point.
Also awesome

6. Don’t worry! They’re also similar!
Expository and argumentative writing both… -Are organized into at least five paragraphs. -Include an introduction, body, and conclusion. -Include a thesis, topic sentences, evidence, and links, but with different names. -Require use of one’s brain.

7. The Toulmin Model
The structure we will be using to write amazing argumentative essays. It’s pretty great, people. Get excited!

8. Toulmin Model Terms
Claim—the main point of the argument; what your whole essay will focus on.
Sounds like the…THESIS!
Evidence—the researched facts that support your claim
Sounds like the…EVIDENCE!
Warrant—explains how evidence relates to topic sentence and claim and why the reader should care
Sounds like the…LINK!

9. Toulmin Model Terms Affirmative: the “pro” side of an argument.
Negative:
the “con” side of an argument.
Counterargument:
the argument of the opposing
side
Rebuttal:
response to a counterargument
explains why the opposition
is so, so wrong
Here’s why you’re so wrong!
Here’s my opposing argument!

10. Argumentative Essay Structure
Introduction (paragraph #1)
Attention Getter (1-3 sentences)
Connector (2-3 sentences)
Claim/thesis (1 sentence): informs reader of your position/what essay will be about
Example prompt: Should people do volunteer work?
Example claim: All people should do volunteer work, because it benefits the environment, other people, and their own growth.

11. Body (paragraphs #2, #3, #4)—TELCount!
T: topic sentence—one reason supporting claim
E: evidence—specific fact supporting topic sentence
L: link (aka warrant)—how fact proves claim
Count: Counterargument + Rebuttal—identify opposing argument and explain why it’s wrong. (1-2 sentences)

12. Example prompt: Should people do volunteer work?
Example Count: Some scholars believe volunteer work is unnecessary for personal growth, but research shows that people who volunteer their time for charity work are 98% more likely to be happy in their lives.
counterargument
rebuttal

13. Conclusion (paragraph #5)
ST: Summarize Thesis/Claim
O: Oh Yeah!
P: Powerful Statement—end that argument on a strong note! (make your audience tear up!)

14. Semi-Debate Prep!
Decide on an opening statement (should be ethos statement) and closing statement (strongest point).
Organize other points however you’d like.
Do some practicing 

15. Semi-Debate Structure!
Each person introduces self and makes opening statement.
Then, each person takes turns stating a point and evidence.
When opposing side makes a point, argue against that point on your turn and then make your own statement.
Be sassy, but not too sassy.