Argument Writing 1
The opinion statement (Thesis Statement) in an argument essay is called the...
a) Claim
b) Counterclaim
c) Refutation
a) Claim
In an argument essay, the Claim should go...
a) In the Introduction
b) In the Body Paragraph
c) In the Conclusion
a) In the Introduction
A limit is…
a) an extreme amount of something
b) a restriction on the amount of something
b) a restriction on the amount of something
Mental describes something…
a) relating to the mind
b) relating to the body
c) relating to the phone
a) relating to the mind
What is the main idea of the article we read in class about the Benefits of Texting?
a) Texting is the best. There is nothing bad about texting.
b) Texting
c) Texting can have benefits for physical and mental health, as long as we have limits and boundaries.
c) Texting can have benefits for physical and mental health, as long as we have limits and boundaries.
A counterclaim is...
a) The same opinion
b) Why your opinion is wrong
c) The opposite opinion
c) The opposite opinion
Digital technology is everywhere we look, from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep. While digital devices are amazing and exciting in many ways, the excessive amount of digital technology we have today is more negative for us than positive.
Where is the HOOK in the paragraph above?
Digital technology is everywhere we look, from the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep.
The adjective form of limit is:
a) to limit
b) limited
c) limitorious
b) limited
What is the noun form of compare?
Comparit
Comparison
Comparing
Comparison
According to the article, The Benefits of Texting, how can texting have a positive impact on mental health?
a) Texting can help people connect and deal with painful events.
b) Texting can help grow your brain.
c) Texting makes you smarter because you learn from your friends.
a) Texting can help people connect and deal with painful events.
refutation
Second, social media is a big reason why many people use digital devices, but it can lead people to depression. Having real life relationships might be healthier than spending a lot of time on Facebook or Instagram. Sometimes, when I notice myself spending a lot of time on social media, I start comparing myself to others, which can be dangerous for mental health.
If we use the TEAL method of writing, what is missing from the paragraph above?
Evidence
The adjective form of technology is…
technological
What does the prefix hyper mean?
Over/excess (too much)
44. What was the main idea of the article on ADHD and digital therapy that we read in class?
A new video game designed to help people focus may provide therapy for people with ADHD.
What is the difference between a Topic Sentence and a Thesis Statement in argument writing?
Topic Sentence is the main idea of one BODY paragraph.
Thesis Statement is the main idea of your WHOLE essay (your claim).
T -
E -
A -
L -
Topic Sentence
Evidence
Analysis
Link
What is the name for the mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest that can interfere with daily functioning? (Noun)
Depression
What does the prefix dis mean?
away; apart
What is the question for our argument essay that we are writing in class?
Is digital technology mostly positive or mostly negative?
According to the Washington Post, “Texting can be a positive and healthy force in people's lives.”
If you use the sentence above for evidence in an argument essay about whether digital technology is mostly positive or negative, what would be the best claim?
Digital technology is mostly positive.
Many people argue that digital technology is helpful in connecting us to people and new ideas around the world. However, human beings were successful before digital technology, and I think our connections with others are more meaningful face to face. In conclusion, digital technology is both good and bad.
The last sentence should restate the Claim, NOT say that both opinions are correct.
The amount by which something is too small is…
(One of our vocabulary words)
Deficit
What is the difference between technology and digital?
Technology is a noun; digital is an adjective.
Technology is anything that was created through scientific knowledge. Digital describes something that uses COMPUTER technology.
Some people say digital technology is mostly negative because it is distracting and a waste of time.
Write a Refutation to the Counterclaim above!
Examples responses:
However, they are wrong because digital technology makes our lives easier and we can get things done more quickly and efficiently.
However, they are wrong because digital technology has more positives than negatives.