1. Non-Fiction Unit
Argument & Commentary

2. How does Argument and Commentary fit into Non-Fiction?
Non-fiction writing is writing that is true
Argument and Commentary is writing that is true
Argument and Commentary is commonly found in newspapers (Check the Op-ed/Opinion section)
Argument and Commentary is also found in magazines such as Sports Illustrated and ESPN.

3. What is Argument and Commentary?
Pieces of writing in which an author expresses his or her opinion about an issue
Issue is important to the author and a wider audience
Can be based on research
Can be based on author’s awareness to different sides of an issue
Can be based on author’s ability to make sense of an issue

4. What isn’t Argument and Commentary?
A person ranting on an issue
An angry letter to an editor

5. What is the Purpose of Argument and Commentary?
To express your view on an issue that is important to you
Could be a current event, historical event, trend, policy issue, or respond to views of others
You might be trying to persuade others to agree with you
You might be drawing attention to an issue that is over looked
You might just be stating an opinion

6. What are Some Tips for Writing Argument and Commentary?
Ask questions to introduce a topic
Exaggerate to make a point or add humor
Use sarcasm when appropriate
Use a list of adjectives to describe
Give solutions if your topic presents a problem
Use a title that grabs the reader’s interest
Use shocking facts (must to FACTS!)
Choose a topic you are passionate about