Argumentative Writing
Consider this claim:
Swallowing watermelon seeds is bad for you.
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
- Watermelon seeds contain lots of healthy protein.
Name the persuasive techniques
pathos- appeal to feelings
logos- appeal to reason
What is the difference between an independent and a dependent clause?
Independent clause:
a complete thought
can stand on its own
If the appositive in bold is nonrestrictive, set it off with commas. If it is restrictive, submit the text without making any changes.
The lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II is the only person named Oscar to have won an Academy Award.
The lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II is the only person named Oscar to have won an Academy Award.
Restrictive
Name the elements of an argumentative essay
claim
counterclaim
rebuttal
reasons
evidence
Ads that use statistics and facts rely on this appeal
Reason- logos
Underline the clause that is the type indicated in parentheses.
1. You will see warning lights if there is fog on the mountain. (independent)
2. We put together a skit that tells the history of our state. (subordinate)
..that tells the history of our state.
If the relative clause in italics is nonrestrictive, set it off with a comma. If it is restrictive, submit the text without making any changes.
During his tour of the organic chocolate factory, Manny learned about the Theobroma cacao which is a cacao tree native to the rain forests of Central America.
During his tour of the organic chocolate factory, Manny learned about the Theobroma cacao, which is a cacao tree native to the rain forests of Central America.
nonrestrictive
Consider this claim:
The world's most dangerous creatures live in the ocean.
Now consider how someone might argue against this. Which sentence presents a counterclaim to the above claim?
or
The three deadliest animals to humans—mosquitoes, snakes, and dogs—all live on land.
The three deadliest animals to humans—mosquitoes, snakes, and dogs—all live on land.
pathos- feelings
Identify each word group by writing IND for independent clause, SUB for subordinate clause.
1. _______________ she has learned an important lesson.
2. ________________ since the children were feeling sad.
1. Ind
2. Sub
If the relative clause in italics is nonrestrictive, set it off with a comma. If it is restrictive, submit the text without making any changes.
Toward the end of the flight to Denver, Harry was awakened by the voice of the captain who announced the beginning of their descent.
Toward the end of the flight to Denver, Harry was awakened by the voice of the captain, who announced the beginning of their descent.
nonrestrictive
Read the claim below.
It's important to use punctuation in text messages.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Punctuation conveys meaning and affects the way text messages are understood.
Thank You, Mom – P&G
P&G partnered with Wieden+Kennedy to produce the Olympics’ ad series, Thank You, Mom. And the campaign pays tribute to mothers all around the globe.
What appeal is this ad using?
Pathos- feelings
It relies on the emotions of love and happiness to showcase the dynamics of a parent-child relationship.
Identify the following sentences as either dependent (DC) or independent (IC).
1. I went to the park.
2. Sandra and Lara have been good friends since first grade.
3. Although Shaina likes Mexican, Iraqi, Somali, and Italian food
IND
IND
DEP
The author J.K. Rowling was born in Yate, England.
Where's the appositive?
Is it restrictive or nonrestrictive?
J.K.Rowling
restricitive
The underlined information helps a reader identify which author is being discussed.
The author was born in Yate, England.
Without the information, a reader doesn't know which author is being discussed.
Read the claim below.
Fishing is a great way to relax and enjoy the outdoors.
Select the piece of evidence that best supports this claim.
Friends Furever – Android
Friends Furever was created by Droga5 for Android.
When strangers become friends, especially the furry ones, it may catch you by surprise.
pathos- feelings
It can melt your heart with delight.
Showing unlikely friendships among animals worked really well for Android. It became the most-watched ad when it aired.
Find the IND clause in each of these sentences
1.After we left the sandwich shop, we went to the park.
2.Until Mark moved to Tampa, he and I were best friends.
3.Richard tripped as he stepped onto the uneven pavement.
1.we went to the park.
2. he and I were best friends.
3. Richard tripped
If
Prefix a means : lack of
Prefix sym: same and together
metry: ______________
having two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical