1. 2/8 Do Now: 1. Get your # Chromebook but DO NOT OPEN IT YET 2. Enter into Table of Contents and label these pages: 2/8 13L-13R Argument Notes 2/8 14L Weekly #5A

2. Independent Notes 1. Sign into Engrade  Click on my class  click on class website  Go to Notes section  open “Argument Notes ppt” 2. Take INDEPENDENT notes from the slides. (Underlined parts are the MOST important) 3. Get your claim “Practice” stamped 4. Show me your weekly from last week week if you didn’t get it scored 5. Start your Weekly #5A – instructions on the powerpoint

3. 2/8: Argument Notes pgs. 13L-13R

4. ARGUMENTATIVE ESSAY The argumentative essay is a genre of writing that requires you to: 1.investigate a topic; 2.collect and evaluate evidence; and 3.take a position or side on a topic

5. Everyday Life Example When we argue: Bob: That was a lame movie! Suzy: Why? Bob: The special effects were bad. The monsters were obviously fake. Suzy: I thought the movie was good because the acting was believable. Bob’s good response: Yes the acting was good but the horrible special effects were too distracting and caused some awkward moments. Claim Evidence Counterclaim Refutation

6. PERSUASION versus ARGUMENTATION Persuasion : The action or fact of persuading someone or of being persuaded to do or believe something. Argumentation : The process of establishing a claim and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and research.

7. Difference between Persuasive and Argumentative Essay A persuasive essay  May make a claim based on opinion  May not take opposing ideas into account  Persuades by appealing to the audience’s emotion or by relying on the character or credentials of the writer  Emotion-based An argumentative essay  Makes claims based on factual evidence (research)  Makes counterclaims – the author takes opposing views into account.  Neutralizes or “defeats” serious opposing ideas  Convinces audience through evidence and research  Logic-based

8. Argument writing is different than exposition and summarizing. In argument writing, you are: 1. Making a CLAIM : Stating your opinion about a topic 2. Using evidence to support your claim or opinion 3. Trying to win people over to your side of thought 4. Addressing a COUNTERCLAIM : Stating the opposite point of view Proving why this view is incorrect

9. Elements of Argumentation 9 Argument/Claim An argument states a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence from sources. Your claim is your opinion or your thesis about a topic.

10. What is a Thesis Statement?  The MOST IMPORTANT SENTENCE in your paper  Lets the reader know the main idea of the paper  Answers the question: “What am I trying to prove?”  Not a factual statement (it’s your opinion) but a claim that has to be proven throughout the paper

11. Claims Your opinion about the topic should be VERY clear Must be debatable – people can agree or disagree Strong claims are DIRECT: DO NOT use words like “I believe, in my opinion, or I think…” JUST SAY IT! They should have a general, “because” statement that gives a reason to support your opinion They should directly answer or respond to the driving question using the same words in your answer

12. Example Claims: Which type of “fast food” is the healthiest: pizza or hamburgers? In my opinion, hamburgers are healthier because they have less grease. Hamburgers are healthier because they have less grease. Hamburgers are a healthier type of fast food than pizza, since hamburgers may contain less grease. Opinion without saying, “In my opinion”  “because” or why statement 

13. Claim Practice Which thesis statement is the most effective for an argument about the need for V-chips in television sets?  Parents, often too busy to watch television shows with their families, can monitor their children’s viewing habits with the aid of the V-chip.  To help parents monitor their children’s viewing habits, the V-chip should be a required feature for television sets sold in the U.S.  This paper will describe a V-chip and examine the uses of the V-chip in American-made television sets.

14. **Practice: Write a strong, direct claim responding to each of the following prompts. Label in your notes as *Claim Practice* B e direct: Don’t say, “I think” or “In my opinion,” just say it! Use a “because” statement to preview your opinion. Respond to the prompt and include key prompt words 1. Which fast food restaurant do you like better: McDonald’s or Burger King? 2. Should ASE get rid of required uniforms? 3. Is Southern California the best place to live? Why or Why not? *Get these 3 claims stamped when you’re done!!

15. 2/8: pg. 14L Weekly #5A – due Fri, 2/12 1. Read the article, “Keeping Watch – A Good Thing?” (Pick it up from my desk) 2. Annotate the article using 2x CUBS? 3. Create a FATt chart and a FATt sentence 4. Write an opinionated claim answering the prompt: Should the government use street cameras to catch traffic violators? 5. Copy 1 direct quote of evidence that would support your claim.