Claim
What is a reason?
Why the author is making their claim, why they believe what they do
Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the following claim: Iceland is the best place in the world to view the Northern Lights.
A. The Northern Lights are typically the most visible from late fall to early spring.
B. The Northern Lights occur when charged particles from the sun become trapped in the Earth's magnetic field.
C. Extreme weather in Iceland can get in the way of seeing the Northern Lights
C. Extreme weather in Iceland can get in the way of seeing the Northern Lights
What is the purpose of argumentative writing?
To persuade
Where do you normally find the reasonings in an argumentative text?
At the beginning of each body paragraph
What is the central idea of the following passage?
There are many fun things to do at the beach. Swimming is one thing that can be done at the beach. Snorkeling is another thing that can be enjoyed. Playing beach volleyball can be a lot of fun. It is also fun to look for shells. Some people simply like to sunbathe.
There are many fun things to do at the beach.
It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!
Which sentence is the claim?
It is important to buy books for the library.
How many reasons do you normally need when writing an argumentative text?
2
Which of the following thesis statements is the strongest?
A. Violent video games are harmful to young people, and it should be stopped.
B. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes violence and can cause children to become desensitized to death.
C. Violent video games are harmful for young people because they should be reading a book.
B. Violent video games are harmful for young people to play because it promotes violence and can cause children to become desensitized to death.
Which of the following pieces of evidence best fits with this claim? "School should start later"
A. For example, according to NewsELA, "Students need at least 8 hours of sleep."
B. Kids are staying up until 1am sometimes and they should be allowed to do that.
C. I don't want to get up.
D. For example, Ms. Collins is tired.
A. For example, according to NewsELA, "Students need at least 8 hours of sleep."
Abraham Lincoln gave a famous speech, the Gettysburg Address in 1863. It was one of the best-known speeches given in American history. Abraham Lincoln believed in equality when he said, "...proposition that all men are created".
Which sentence is the claim?
It was one of the best-known speeches given in American history.
Come up with 2 reasonings for the following claim: Students should have 30 minutes of free time daily in school.
answers will vary...
What is the difference between a counterclaim and a rebuttal?
A counterclaim tells the opposite point of view while a rebuttal tells why the opposite point of view is wrong or insufficient.
D. quotation marks
Which of the following evidence support the claim:
Claim: Stephenville, TX should build a Raising Canes.
a. Raising Canes is the best restaurant
b. Raising Canes would bring the total chicken fast food restaurants to 23% in Stephenville.
c. 59% of residents say they would eat at Raising Cane's at least once a week
d. 3/4 of the residents in Stephenville, TX go to Chick-Fil-A daily for chicken.
c. 59% of residents say they would eat at Raising Cane's at least once a week
What are some of the off limits words/phrases in an argumentative piece of writing?
I believe...
I think...
In my opinion...
Why does an author use reasonings in their argumentative/persuasive texts?
To support their claim and provide credibility
What is a good word/phrase to introduce a counterclaim?
Some people argue that...
Critics may say that...
Which of the following is a logical fallacy?
A. Attacking a person and not their argument
B. Making a logical argument with evidence and reasons
C. Making an argument using statistics
A. attacking a person and not their argument
What is a good sentence starter to introduce evidence?
The text states
The authors states
In paragraph __, it says