Claim
What is a claim?
A claim is the point you are trying to prove.
What is a reason in argumentative writing?
The reason is what supports your claim.
What is evidence?
Evidence is the proof you need to support your argument
What is a counterclaim?
The opposing argument
What is argumentative writing?
It is you trying to prove or convince others that your viewpoint is the best
Where does the claim belong when you start your essay? B, M, E?
It belongs at the beginning usually
Your reasons must be very what in order to support your claim? Hint: Starts with the letter "L"
Logical
What does the evidence support in argumentative writing ?
It supports your claim and reasons
It is always important to remember that there are what when we are discussing counter claim?
2 sides to every story
What is argumentative writing NOT?
It is NOT a fight
Without a claim will your paper make sense? Tell why or why not?
No, it will not because your reader will have no idea where you stand or what your beliefs are.
What are some reasons that you have given your parents in order to have them allow you to do something?
Speak your mind here!
Where is the evidence usually located in your argumentative writing? Right after what two things?
Claim, Reasons
Give one example of a counterclaim from the 3 weeks OER question
You were either for cellphones on campus or against cellphones on campus depending on your viewpoint/claim.
What are the 4 main elements of argumentative writing?
Claim , reasons, evidence, counterclaim
The claim is also known as what?
"Taking a Stance"
What was the reason that we discussed in our foldables for why we should all be pro coffee?
The reason was because it had many health benefits
Why is it important to have evidence in argumentative writing?
It is important to always have proof that backs up what you are saying no matter what. That is how you convince your reader
What was the counterclaim given for being pro coffee according to our foldable example?
That there are many pros and cons to being pro coffee.
Where do you see argumentative writing occur the most?
In journals, magazines, news articles
Can a claim be an opinion? Tell why or why not.
Yes, because it is your own personal view.
What were some reasons you gave in your 3 weeks exam OER to support the claim of allowing cellphones in school?
Speak your mind!
Based on the article we read, "Danger's in the Ocean", what was 2 pieces of evidence the author gave to support their argument of recycling?
1. Marine life were eating the plastic bags and mistaking them for jelly fish
2. Over 200 species of marine life were being affected by the trash in the ocean
Why is it important to have a counterclaim in argumentative writing?
There are always 2 sides to every story and the counterclaim should always be acknowledged as well
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