Definitions
What is a claim?
A claim is the writers position on a problem or issue.
What is the difference between argumentative and persuasive writing?
Argumentative writing uses reasons and evidence to support a claim. Persuasive writing relies on emotion to convince readers.
You need buy this game!
Emotive Language
Using contractions
Informal
.edu, .gov, .org
What is support?
It is material used to prove a claim such as reasons and evidence.
Name two ways to organize your writing.
Put in order, use pronouns and synonyms, repeat words/phrases, use transitional words/phrases
Groups of Three
Formal
Facts, examples, statistics, quotations, anecdote are all used for...
Evidence
Without a claim will your paper make sense? Tell why or why not?
No, it will not because your reader will have no idea where you stand or what your beliefs are.
You are not doing well in school right now. Do I need to take your phone away?
Rhetorical Question
Addressing the reader directly like Dora the Explorer
Informal
To judge or determine the reliability of information
What is the end of a website called?
Domain
Studies show that 9 of 10 dentists recommend Crest toothpaste. What type of evidence is this?
Statistic
"Do you think I'm crazy?" Mom yelled.
Rhetorical Question
Using standard English
Formal
This article is up to date, neat and has an "about us" section.
Reliable
Dealing with facts without allowing personal feelings to confuse them.
Objective
In which paragraph should the claim be restated?
Conclusion
It is proven that the Iphone 1200 is the best phone to buy because it is so easy to navigate. You will love it.
Emotive Langauge
Maintaining an objective tone
Formal
It is okay to use Wikipedia as a source for an argumentative essay.
False. It is unreliable.