Argumentative Essay

Persuasive Writing

Why is argumentative writing important?

• How does it apply to your daily life?

• Think-pair-share -- Turn to your partner and discuss. Make a list to share with the class.

• You have 3 minutes…”go”….

Discuss: Where specifically do you see this type of writing?

Ok, what did you come up with?

Newspapers

Magazines

Political Debates

Committee Meetings

Board recommendations

Persuading your teacher…parent…others?

And???

Now brainstorm some ideas you might want to use as a topic for your

Argumentative Essay

You have 5 minutes to discuss with your partners….

“Go”

Here are some I came up with….write down a couple and add them to your list….

• Do curfews keep teens out of trouble?• Are we too dependent on computers?• Are test scores a good indication of a school’s effectiveness?• Is child behavior better or worse than it was 20 years ago?• Should companies market to children?• Are actors and athletes paid too much?• Should English be the official language of the world?• Does boredom lead to trouble?• Does participation in sports keep teens out of trouble?• Is competition good?• Should girls ask boys out?• What’s the best type of homework?• Should all American citizens be required to complete a year of community service?• Should student’s textbooks be replaced by notebook computers?• Should students have to pass a basic skills test to graduate high school?• Should the government bring back the space program?• Should there be tougher federal restrictions for content on the internet?• Should students who commit cyber-bullying be suspended from school?• Is it appropriate for students and teachers to be friends on Facebook?• Should school athletes have to take drug tests?

Did you decide on a topic you have interest in?

Will there be a LOT of information available on it?

Can you write a whole paper on this topic?

WHAT FORMAT DO I USE TO WRITE IT?

How is each paragraph broken down?

Paragraph 1

• Begin with a Thesis or Call to Action• Add Argument #1 condensed• Argument #2 summarized• Argument #3 condensed• Add a transition here

Idea…How about this…

Paragraphs 2, 3 and 4(can be more or less, this is a suggestion)

• Restate Argument #1• Supporting detail• Supporting detail• Supporting detail• Go to next paragraph and

repeat this process

Paragraphs 5Counter Claim

• State the Counterclaim(s) then tell why these are not true

• Supporting detail• Supporting detail• Supporting detail

Continued on next slide

Paragraph 5 Continued

• Restate your thesis• Restate your arguments in a couple of

sentences• IMPORTANT : Write a

“clincher”….logical or emotional or “call to action” --- ask your readers to do something about it

How can I write a convincing opinion?

What should I include?

Make Your Case!

• State the facts• Quote the opinion of

experts and other people who know a lot about the subject

• Offer examples and anecdotes from your own life or other people’s experience

• Use statistics to back up parts of argument

• Compare the situation to something that people can readily understand

• Give logical reasons for your opinion

• Anticipate and deal with any opposition to your argument

WHAT ELSE?

• Cite your sources• Use direct quotes• Take pride in your work!• ?????

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