Claim
What is a claim?
Opinion based statement
Statement your trying to convince others of.
What is included in an introduction paragraph?
Background information
Acknowledgment of opposition
Claim w/ reasons
What is evidence?
Evidence is the proof you need to support your argument
So now that you know all that information, do you think people should play video games?
What is argumentative writing?
Writing that tries to prove or CONVINCE
Where does the claim belong in your essay?
It belongs in the introduction paragraph
What is the 5 paragraph in the essay?
Counterargument
What does the evidence support in argumentative writing ?
It supports your claim and reasons
What is the background the reader MUST know about this writing prompt:
Should unhealthy food come with a warning label?
Unhealthy food, warning labels.
What does argumentative writing NOT have in it?
It is NOT based on emotions or opinion
How many reasons should you include in your claim?
3
What is the format of the body paragraphs
What does it mean to investigate a topic?
Collect evidence
Which is a claim:
A) I think students should only go to school three times a week because I get too tired going five days a week.
B) Students should only go to school three days a week because they need more rest, have responsibilities at home, and can have other experiences to help them learn.
B
Who are you writing your argumentative essay to?
The people who disagree with your claim
What part of this paragraph is the claim?
Video games are visual devices that can be controlled by a controller. Some humans love playing video games. Some say that video games are bad for you. Video games are good for you because they can improve your coordination skills, help you read better, and can improve social skills.
Video games are good for you because they can improve your coordination skills, help you read better, and can improve social skills.
How many reasons should most argumentative essays have?
It should have three reasons
Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?
It is important to always have proof that backs up what you are saying. That is how you convince your reader.
A) I read on the game all the time.
B) In the game Animal Crossing, for instance, players can write notes to other players and write to their animals.
C) According to the text, studies show players 18-23 can multitask better due to the games compared to people who haven't played at all.
B
When writing argumentative essays, should you include a counterclaim?
YES!
Write a claim to the following writing prompt:
Do video games result in good or bad behavior?
Answers vary
What is the purpose of the conclusion paragraph?
When is the purpose of reasoning or explaining?
It tells your readers why your evidence should convince them that you are write.
Finish the paragraph with a 1-2 sentence explanation that evaluates the evidence.
Video games are good for you because they can help you improve social skills. In the passage, “What Video Games Can Teach Us” it says, “ ‘The game offers you a palette of choices,’ Gee says. Players must confront moral dilemmas, develop social relationships, and solve challenging problems that might apply to real life, he says.”
Is argumentative writing based on facts, opinions, or both? Explain
It is based on both because you give your opinion about your viewpoint, while also supporting it with facts