1. Creating an Argument

2. Bell Ringer (5pts)
What trials would you find more interesting to have in class?
To Kill a Mocking Bird
Diggory VS. Hogwarts
Jack and the Bean Stalk
The Titanic
Other: _____________________

3. Assertion
Assertion: A confident and forceful statement of fact or belief. (Begins the argument.)
Ex: Television is a bad influence on children…

4. Reasoning
Reasoning: a form of support for an assertion which provides an explanation for why the audience should believe the claim.
Ex: …because it shows too much violence.

5. Evidence Evidence: to demonstrate or prove something.
Example (Appeal to Authority: Scenario or Event)
Statistics (Logical Appeal)