1. Pre-test
Toulmin terms

2. Define the following terms
Claim
Qualifiers
Reasons
Warrant
Backing
Evidence
Authority
Concession
Rebuttal

3. Go over correct definitions
Claim- a statement that asserts a belief or truth/ most claims require supporting evidence
Qualifiers- words or phrases that limit the scope of a claim
Reasons- statement that expands a claim by offering evidence to support it
Warrant- the statement that establishes the logical connection between a claim and its supporting reason
(claim: don’t eat mushrooms /reason: it’s poisonous /warrant: What is poisonous shouldn’t be eaten)
Backing- evidence provided to support a warrant
Evidence- material offered to support an argument
Authority- person knowledgeable is his/her content area
Concession- the act of yielding or conceding to a demand
Rebuttal- potential objections to an argument

4. Now for the Memory tricks- Tool man
Think of a memory trick for each term (5 min)
Share with the whole class

5. Here are mine Claim- clam (pearl) Qualifier- Reasons- recess
Warrant- Warren “I can’t marry u bc…”
Backing- back spotter warrant
Evidence- backs argument
Authority-
Concession-
Rebuttal- rebuke, object is a “but!”