1. Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 Write in the agenda – What is due Thursday?
Follow the procedures for class – hint: books/blue page
Bell Ringer - If you could choose to write an argument on any topic, what would be your topic? Explain why you would choose the topic and the criteria you used to help you make a choice?
When you have finished, get out your own device and place it face down on your desk with your agenda sticker page under it or get a computer with your number. Do not log on or use your device yet.

2. Tuesday, March 5th, 2019
Bell Ringer – Discuss – What is an argument? What are some topics students like to argue? Is there evidence?
What makes the evidence credible?
What problems can be caused by using information that is not understood or credible?
What happens when people do not want us to ask questions about both the pros and cons of an argument?

3. Writing an Argument Essay
Argumentative Writing
Relevant
Everyday
Many thanks to  Gibson County Special School District. 
Adapted from

4. Standards
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

5. Objectives: After today’s lesson you will…
Understand what argument writing is and how it differs from persuasive writing.
Know and be able to identify the components of an effective argument essay.
Know the traits of and be able to identify and compose an effective claim.

6. An Overview for Argument Writing
While listening to the song, on the back page of your notes under vocabulary,jot down words/phrases that you think are important about argument writing.

7. Thanks tovani McAleerTEACHERhttp://www. teachertube
THE ARGUMENT SONG (Parody of Meghan Trainor's All About That Bass) CHORUS Because you know I’m all about my claim, ‘bout my claim – and reasons I’m all about my claim, ‘bout my claim – and reasons I’m all about my claim, ‘bout my claim – and reasons I’m all about my claim, ‘bout my claim Yea, it’s pretty clear I know how to argue But what steps should I be taking, taking before I do? First, read the writing prompt, and make a T-Chart Then skim through the sources, read through the sources Then find some evidence for both “pros” and “cons” Go over my T-Chart, come on now make a claim.

8. Then choose two reasons, reasons that tell them why It’s time to plan and write and tell them why I chose my side No, I won’t focus on my opinion and how “I” feel But I will use my sources to cite evidence that’s real Yea, I’ll use facts and statistics to try and prove my point And expert opinions and quotes to support my side CHORUS I’m writing paragraaaaaaaaphs Gotta make sure I have *four paragraphs Intro comes first and conclusion is laaaaaaaast Two in the middle, so one for each reason and your essay is top notch!

9. No, I won’t focus on my opinion and how I feel But, I will use my sources to cite evidence that’s real Yea, I’ll mention the counterclaim so they see the other side But then I’ll show how my claim is more logical and it’s right CHORUS *four paragraphs are an option, but five are even better 

10. What key concepts did you note?
Compare with a neighbor and discuss the following.
Did you have some of the same things written down?
Of all the things you wrote down, which thing/things do you think is/are the most important? Why?

11. What key concepts did you note?
Let’s share out!
What words or phrases were repeated the most?
Claim and reasons
Why?

12. What other key words or phrases did you note?
Evidence
T-Chart
Not my opinion
Facts and statistics
Expert opinions and quotations
Counterclaim
Important Difference:
5/6 paragraphs rather than 4
Now you will use your own device or a computer to take guided notes.

13. Overview: What is Argument?
A statement of the writer’s position regarding an issue

14. Overview: What is Argument?
A statement of the writer’s position regarding an issue
Supported by valid, significant reasoning

15. Overview: What is Argument?
A statement of the writer’s position regarding an issue
supported by valid, significant reasoning
AND relevant, sufficient, thorough, and unbiased evidence

16. Persuasion vs. Argument
relies on Ethos (author credibility) and/or Pathos (emotional appeals) to convince.
Persuasion
Relies on Logos (logical appeals) to convince.
Reason
Argument
Read box insert—what is difference?

17. Creating an Argument: Key Components
Claim
A Miner would be a good mascot selection for our school.
Discuss: What would have to have happened in class prior to writing this? In your notes, write a short argument for a new mascot for your school. Share at tables.

18. Creating an Argument: Key Components
Claim
A Miner would be a good mascot selection for our school.
Reasons/Evidence
1. Mascots should be strong or tough and represent the area.
2. They should be something people would be proud to be.
Discuss: What would have to have happened in class prior to writing this? In your notes, write a short argument for a new mascot for your school. Share at tables.

19. Creating an Argument: Key Components
Claim
A Miner would be a good mascot selection for our school.
Reasons/Evidence
1. Mascots should be strong or tough and represent the area.
2. They should be something people would be proud to be.
Explanation/Elaboration
Our area has mining as one of its primary industries, so the choice would represent our area. In addition, miners need to be tough because they do strenuous work—and dangerous work. They work hard to fill a need for people everywhere. That’s something to be proud of.
Discuss: What would have to have happened in class prior to writing this? In your notes, write a short argument for a new mascot for your school. Share at tables.

20. Don’t Forget: Just as the video clip pointed out, effective argument writing always recognizes the opposition or counterclaim and addresses it.

22. Making a Claim
In order to write an argumentative essay, one has to have a clear, precise statement regarding his/her position on an issue.
This statement is the thesis/claim.
thesis/claim is the driving force behind the essay.
Everything in the essay should relate to thesis/claim.
thesis/claim is the foundation on which the whole
essay is built.

23. Examples
Effective: Wind power should continue to be developed and utilized as an alternative energy source in Georgia.
Too General: Wind power should continue to be developed and utilized as an alternative energy source in Georgia since it provides substantial benefits.
Definitive- “Road map”: Wind power should continue to be developed and utilized as an alternative energy source in Georgia since it provides substantial environmental, health, and economic benefits.

24. Let’s Recap: Making a Claim
It is a statement.
It is clear and precise.
It takes a position.
It can be supported with logical reasons.

25. Example- No Notesfor this slide or the next:When writing to a prompt, use Key Words/Phrases from the prompt in your thesis/claim.
Prompt: It has been said that a positive attitude is the key to success in life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement about the importance of attitude? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.

26. When writing to a prompt, use Key Words/Phrases from the prompt in your thesis/claim.
Prompt: It has been said that a positive attitude is the key to success in life. Do you agree or disagree with this statement about the importance of attitude? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.
Possible Claim: Having a positive attitude is the key to success in life. Yes/No? Justify your response.
Possible Claim: Yes/No? Having a positive attitude in life is not the key to success. Justify your response.
Possible Claim: Determination and hard work are more important to success in life than a positive attitude. Yes/No? Justify your response.

27. When writing to a prompt, use Key Words/Phrases from the prompt in your thesis/claim.
PROMPT: Think about the benefits of working with a group or working alone. Which do you feel is more beneficial? Write to convince your teacher of your preference, either to work with a group or to work alone. Support your position with reasons and specific examples.

28. When writing to a prompt, use Key Words/Phrases from the prompt in your thesis/claim.
PROMPT: It has been said that first impressions are almost impossible to change. Based on your experiences, do you agree or disagree with this statement? Take a position on this issue. Support your response with reasons and specific examples.

29. Making a Claim: Application
Considerations when critiquing a claim: You have already chosen a side on an issue.
On one of your post-it notes, write the claim.
Trade claims with a neighbor and critique each other’s claims.
To Consider: Is it a statement?
Is it clear and precise?
Does it take a position?
Can it be supported with
logical reasons?
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