Argumentative Text
Author's Purpose
Text Structure
What is the Claim?
Simple, Compound, or Complex?
100
What is evidence?
Information from the text that proves or supports the speaker's claim.
100
A newsletter from the school principal talking about the upcoming school year
Inform
100
How to Make Cookies. First, get your materials. Next, turn on the oven. Then, mix your dough with the mixer. Lastly, bake your dough at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Your cookies will be delicious! Enjoy!
Which text structure did the author use?
sequence
100
Despite what skeptics think, the colonization of space is something humanity needs to do in order to survive as a species. Overpopulation and the problems originating from it such as famine, pandemics, and crime, is perhaps the most pressing issue so far. However, the possibility of natural disasters such as an asteroid falling on Earth, or a massive earthquake causing tsunami and volcanic eruptions, can cause millions of deaths worldwide. For the sake of generations living tomorrow, people should start thinking about leaving Earth today.
What is the author's claim?
"the colonization of space is something humanity needs to do in order to survive as a species."
100
Although the students were loud, the teacher still loved them.
Complex
200
What is an "Intended Audience"?
The group that the text is meant for. Who is the author trying to reach or persuade?
200
What does it mean to persuade someone?
To make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth of something
200
Goose bumps make me shiver. But they disappear as soon as I cover up with a jacket or sweater.
problem solution
200
Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
What is the author's claim?
Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous.
200
Mrs. Ketchner loves chocolate and Red Bull.
Simple
300
What is a claim?
A statement the author is trying to prove, usually supported by evidence. The Author's opinion
300
Explain
300
Linux and Windows are both operating systems. Computers use them to run programs. Linux is totally free and open source, so users can improve or otherwise modify the source code. Windows is proprietary, so it costs money to use and users are prohibited from altering the source code.
compare and contrast
300
Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day. Firstly, children need to drink milk to make their teeth and bones strong. Some schools provide milk for children and this is an excellent idea. Secondly, children need to eat fruit and vegetables every day to keep them healthy. Some children do not eat fruit or vegetables and they get sick more often. Sweets and fizzy drinks should be banned from schools because they rot your teeth. Finally, if all schools have a rule about healthy lunches children will grow strong and healthy.
What is the authors claim?
Children should eat healthy lunches in school every day.
300
The students had to have indoor recess because it was raining.
Complex
400
Claim or Argument?
The best way to keep your cat from destroying furniture with her claws is to have a scratch post is an example of...
Claim
400
The rabbit’s fur was as soft as velvet, and he seemed to enjoy having people pet him. He would snuggle in closer, lay his ears back, and pull in his feet.
What is the authors purpose?
Describe
400
Students who are frequently absent, often a have lower average grades than those who have good attendance. When they are out of the classroom, students do not get to see a teacher’s lessons. Even if they attend extra help, it’s usually much shorter and less detailed than the actual lesson. In addition, frequently absent students often miss tests or other assignments and don’t always make up the work.
cause and effect
400
Going out in the burning sun without sensible protection is extremely dangerous. The first reason is that you can get extremely sunburnt. The second reason is that you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays. Another reason is that too much time out in bright sunlight can damage your eyesight. Remember to wear a hat, put on a shirt, use sunscreen and wear sunglasses.
What is the best evidence to support the author's claim?
"you can get horrible skin cancers because of damaging light rays"
400
After school I love to read, and I love to spend time with my family.
Compound
500
What does an argument mean?
A text that takes a position about an idea or topic. You are defending a topic.
500
A letter to the principal begging the school to move to a 4 day week.
persuade
500
Q.
A journalist is writing an article for a local newspaper on the lack of city transportation and ideas to help fix it. What text structure should the journalist use?
Problem and Solution
500
What is the author's claim?
Kids need a snack in the morning.
500
The teacher gave a test, and the students threw a fit.
Compound