Identify the Claim.
It is important to buy books for the library. Kids will have more opportunities to read. They can save money by checking out books. Plus, the school will not have to wait as long to read our favorite book!
What is, It is important to buy books for the library.
This part of an Arguments is "a position taken on a topic or issue".
What is a Claim.
To help the reader see or experience a person, place, or thing.
What is, to describe.
Ex:Dogs can protect you from home intruders.
What is, a reason.
What type of Evidence is "Things that have actually happened and can be proven true using resources"?
What is Facts
Steve Jobs created innovative electronics such as the iPod, Phone, iPad, and Mac computers. He has built a reputation for his products, selling nearly 575,000,000 iPhones alone. Apples sell the best electronics out there!
What is, Apple sells the best electronics out there!
This part of an Argument is "information used to support a claim".
What is Evidence.
To convince the reader of something.
What is to persuade?
Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."
What is evidence.
What type of Evidence is "Numerical facts of data"?
What is Statistics
Over 75% of today's teens have a social media account. Our way of communication has shifted towards interacting over the internet rather than face-to-face. Social media is ruining many friendships today, and we need to change this.
What is, Social media is ruining many friendships today, and we need to change this.
This part of an Argument " usually answers the question why".
What is Reason.
To give the reader facts or information about a topic.
What is to inform?
Ex. Pizza is a healthy alternative to fast food.
What is, a claim.
What type of Evidence is "Opinions of an expert in a given profession or area, in their own words".
What is Expert Quatations.
Lou Malnati's Pizzeria first opened in 1971. They sell deep-dish pizza. In 2011, Lou Malnati opened their biggest pizzeria in Chicago. Even though there are several restaurants that sell pizza, Lou Malnati's is the best. They will continue to serve pizza lovers.
What is, Even though there are several restaurants that sell pizza, Lou Malnati's is the best.
The part of an argument "when someone refutes or discredits an argument".
What is a rebuttal?
To write a story the reader will enjoy reading.
What is to entertain?
Ex. Hybrid cars are an effective strategy to fight pollution.
What is, a claim.
What Evidence is "Amusing or unusual short stories about a real person or event"?
What is Anecdotes Evidence
Reese's peanut butter cups are the world's best candy. Created in 1928 by H.B. Reese, they are milk chocolate creations made out of chocolate-coated peanut butter. They are marketed by Hershey.
What is, Reese's peanut butter cups are the world's best candy.
This part of an Argument" is a claim made to rebut (argue against) another claim".
What is Counterclaim.
To tell the reader how something works.
What is to explain.
Ex. Hybrid cars combine a gasoline engine with a battery-powered electric motor.
What is, evidence.
What is " Evidence that is not important or helpful towards the claim".
What is Irrelevant Evidence.