Argumentative Writing
Must Haves
Must Haves
What word(s) do you see in the word argumentative?
Please remember to TTQA or no points!
Argue or argument
What's the structure of an essay?
Introduction
Body
Conclusion
What is comes after the background information?
What is evidence?
Facts/information from a credible( trusted source)
What's the hook and where in the introduction is the hook?
The attention grabber.
Where is the thesis in the introduction, and how long can it be?
last 1-2 sentences.
What are reasons?
The points you make to back-up your claim.
What does the background information tell you?
Gives basic information.
Tells the reader why your topic is controversial.
What's thesis formula one?
My claim + because+ reasons( why)= Thesis
What are the three things you need to argue your point?
Claim
Reasons
Evidence
Where does the background information start?
When the writer introduces or states the topic
When the writer starts to tell you why the topic is controversial.
What's thesis formula two?
My claim. Reasons why= Thesis
What does it mean to argue your point?
To choose a side on a controversial topic and prove or convince the reader that your point is correct or the best!
After the hook, and it can be 1-4 sentences long.
What two things do you need to have in order to have a thesis?
claim and reasons