Argumentative Tools
Which of the following is NOT an appeal to logic:
facts, statistics, historical references
logical reasoning
cause and effect
Statements of morality
Finish this line from Ode to the Diasporican (1993)
No nací en Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico_______
No nací en Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico nacío en mi.
The name of the freight trains that migrant use to arrive at the U.S. border.
La Bestia
A _____ is the main argument
Claim
Which periods does Ms. Mendez teach?
Period 1, Period 3, Period 4, & Period 5
The name of the story and the hairstyle that Piri Thomas did in order to fit in and look more white.
The Konk
Luiselli uses her personal life of obtaining this immigration document in order to establish her credibility.
Green Card
some might argue…
although X belief is commonly held
I conceded that…
on the other hand
Are all examples of ...
Counterclaims
The year Ms. Mendez was born.
1999
A ____________ is a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have no experience or understanding of how college works in the US.
First generation college student.
The name of the organization that helped child migrants in their reading, creating community and setting up soccer matches.
T.I.I.A.
The line of reasoning answers the "________" question.
"So, what?" or "Why does it matter?"
One of Ms. Mendez's favorite anime.
One Piece
Name three ways that a writer might be able to establish their credibility or appeal to our sense of belief.
professional qualifications/experience
Academic, authoritative, knowledgeable or moral tone
citations of credible sources
statements of morality or shared values
In Spilling the Beans by Jose Antonio Burciaga, he compares beans to this American vegetable that the cartoon character Popeye eats.
Spinach
By the end of the books, Manu was able to receive ________ status.
SIJ, special immigrant juvenile
Label each part of this argument:
Although talking is necessary to resolve all conflict, having active listening skills is vital since it helps with building authentic relationships and discovering oneself. Ultimately, we need listening skills now more than ever because technology has created a loneliness epidemic.
Counter: Although talking is necessary to resolve all conflict
Claim: having active listening skills is vital
Reasonings: it helps with building authentic relationships and discovering oneself.
Line of reasoning: Ultimately, we need listening skills now more than ever because technology has created a loneliness epidemic.
In Bodega Dreams, what was the nickname of Enrique, the kid who loved getting into fights.
Sapo
The name of the highschool that Manu went to in New York City.
Hempstead
A line of reasoning is the “______ ” that connects a writer’s thesis to every paragraph, piece of evidence, and conclusion.
invisible rope