1. Argumentative Writing

2. Foldable- Look Book Take 3 sheets of paper Fold #1 at 1/3
Now insert each one into
the other & staple the
top center.

3. Creating your Argument:
-Determine your point of view
Develop Claims (reasons)
Support with Evidence
Determine the counter claim
-Develop a rebuttal

4. Common Flaws in Argument
-Gives vague information
-Goes off topic
-Repeats concepts
-Focuses on opinion instead of evidence
-Insults and offends other
side

5. Evidence- your supporting details, examples
Claims/Evidence
Claims- your reasons
Evidence- your supporting details, examples

6. Appeals- How we sound convincing.
Logos (Logical Appeal)
Facts, statistics, rationale
Pathos(Emotional Appeal)
Strong emotional example, wording
Ethos (Ethical Appeal)
Why the author (you) is credible

7. Counter Claim / Rebuttal
Counter Claim- why the opposing side would disagree
Rebuttal- your response to the opposing argument, to contradict, refute, nullify, deny, counter

8. Helpful Phrases: -Critics argue that… -While it might be true that…
-A common argument
against this position is
-It’s easy to think that…,
but when one examines
the facts…
-The opposing view….

9. Argumentative Writing Activities

10. TUG of War
Issue + -
Constructed Response

11. Students should be able to grade their teachers.
TUG of War
Students should be able to grade their teachers. + -
Restate Prompt
Answer
Cite Evidence
Edit

12. - TUG of War + Class size matters Restate Prompt Answer Cite Evidence
Edit

13. College should be free in America
TUG of War
College should be free in America + -
Restate Prompt
Answer
Cite Evidence
Edit

14. Technology should be used in class.
TUG of War
Technology should be used in class. + -
Restate Prompt
Answer
Cite Evidence
Edit

15. Too much personal info goes online about us.
TUG of War
Too much personal info goes online about us. + -
Restate Prompt
Answer
Cite Evidence
Edit

16. Teens are under too much pressure today.
TUG of War
Teens are under too much pressure today. + -
Restate Prompt
Answer
Cite Evidence
Edit

17. Media attention on terror attacks creates more.
TUG of War
Media attention on terror attacks creates more. + -
Restate Prompt
Answer
Cite Evidence
Edit

18. Silent Debate

19. Drones Gender Inequality Transgendered Rights School Security
GMOs Rise of Technology
Marriage Equality Abortion Rights
Gun Rights/Laws Minimum Wage
Immigration Media Influence
Religious Freedoms No Fly Lists/Watch Lists
Trophy Hunting Obesity (regulating foods)
Planned Parenthood Funding
Surveillance (technology, fishing, gov)
Legalization of Recreational Drugs
Science vs. Nature (genetic modification)
Tax Dollars to support other countries

20. Silent Debate- Groups of 3
Step 1- Develop an argument
Step 2- Rotate & Agree/Disagree
Agree:
Provide Evidence for each Claim
Topic: _________
Our Stance: __________
Claims: 1. 2. 3.
Disagree:
Provide 3 Counter Claims

21. Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals

22. Drones Gender Inequality Transgendered Rights School Security
GMOs Rise of Technology
Marriage Equality Abortion Rights
Gun Rights/Laws Minimum Wage
Immigration Media Influence
Religious Freedoms No Fly Lists/Watch Lists
Trophy Hunting Obesity (regulating foods)
Planned Parenthood Funding
Surveillance (technology, fishing, gov)
Legalization of Recreational Drugs
Science vs. Nature (genetic modification)
Tax Dollars to support other countries

23. Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals
On your paper:
-Select a unique debatable topic.
-Determine your claims (up to 5).
Set your topic/claim on your chair
-When the music starts, rotate
-When the music stops, cite a counterclaim to that argument

24. Musical Chairs Counter Claims & Rebuttals
Now…..
For every counter claim to your original argument, come up with a rebuttal.

25. March Madness Debate

26. Should teachers carry guns in the classroom to make schools safer?
Topic #1
Should teachers carry guns in the classroom to make schools safer?

27. March Madness

28. Topic #2
Individuals with terminal illnesses should have the right to choose euthanasia as a means to end their suffering.

29. March Madness