Argumentative Writing
What is the writer's opinion?
Claim
What type of protest does Dr. King support in his letter?
Peaceful protest
Where was the letter written?
The letter was written in jail.
A compound sentence has two of what?
2 independent clauses
What is every sentence need?
Every sentence needs a subject, a verb and a complete thought.
What are facts, examples, credible sources in argumentative writing?
Evidence
What is one claim Dr. King makes in his letter?
Who is the letter written to?
He wrote the letter to other church members.
Write a compound sentence.
(Answers will vary)
What is another words for an independent clause?
A simple sentence
What is the other side of the opinion?
Counterclaim
Why did Dr. King go to Birmingham?
He went because injustice was happening there.
Why does Dr. King say "we cannot wait?"
Waiting does not solve the problem.
Name the FANBOYS
For, and, nor, but, or, yet, so
Identify the independent clauses:
“I cleaned my room, and I watched TV.”
I cleaned my room
I watched TV.
Which one is evidence from a text?
a. I like to protest.
b. "Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
C. Sleep is nice.
"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere."
What is one reason Dr. King gives to explain why wait for justice is not an option?
Black Americans have waited long enough for justice.
What does Dr. King mean when he says “freedom is never given by the oppressor”?
People must fight for freedom; it won’t be given to them.
Combine these two sentences into one compound sentence using “but”:
“Maria studied. She still felt nervous.”
(Answers will vary)
In the sentence “I finished my project, and I turned it in,” how do you know that BOTH parts are independent clauses?
Each part has its own subject and verb and can stand alone as a complete sentence
Which sentence BEST explains how the evidence supports the claim?
Claim: “Schools should offer longer lunch breaks.”
Evidence: “A survey shows 70% of students do not have enough time to finish eating.”
A. “Many students like to talk with friends during lunch.”
B. “The survey shows students need more time to eat, so a longer lunch would help them finish their food.”
C. “Lunch food is not always healthy.”
“The survey shows students need more time to eat, so a longer lunch would help them finish their food.”
What is an example of an "unjust law"?
An unjust law hurts people or takes away rights.
In one sentence, explain Dr. King’s main purpose for writing the letter.
How do you know if a sentence is compound?
A compound sentence has two independent clauses joined by a conjunction (FANBOYS) or semicolon.
Explain why this sentence is NOT a compound sentence, even though it has a comma:
“After class, the teacher explained the assignment.”
There is only one independent clause.