1. Writing to Argue Introduction
DEWCRAFT Paragraph Structure

2. CLAIM-EVIDENCE-WARRANT
Step 1. Make a claim about a topic or a text. Step 2. Support the claim with relevant and sufficient evidence. Step 3. Tie it all together with valid reasoning. Warrant evidence with commentary that explains how the evidence proves the claim.

3. Toulmin Method: Example
Claim: Don’t eat that mushroom.
Evidence: It’s poisonous.
Warrant: Eating poisonous things is dangerous.
Don’t eat that mushroom.
Because it is poisonous.
Since
eating poisonous things is dangerous.

4. Types of Evidence Elf Nico, meet Dew Craft! Definitions
Expert Testimony
Witness Statements
Counterargument
Repetition
Authoritative Quotations
Facts/Statistics
Textual Evidence

5. Definitions Explain unfamiliar words or content area terms.
Ex: A derivative, a word created by using a word part, is frequently used to teach those learning new words.

6. Expert Testimony
Find an expert in the field and explain their support.
Ex: Dr. Robert Marzano researched the factors that impact vocabulary retention.

7. Witness Statements Used when someone has seen an action occur.
Ex: The observer stated that he actually saw the lady…

8. Counterargument Recognize the “other side” of your argument. Ex:
I realize most…
However…
On the other hand…

9. Repetition Use for a convincing effect – not to fill space.
Usually in famous speeches.
Ex: I have a dream…
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10. Authoritative Quotations
Use a source with credibility.
Ex: According to a Consumer Report article on May 29th…

11. Facts and Statistics Use specific facts and VERIFIABLE statistics.
Ex: The earth is polluted.
Ex: Approximately one-fourth of the town’s citizens…

12. Textual Evidence Use direct examples and/or quotes from a text
Correctly cite source:
MLA Format for English, Social Studies, Humanities
APA Format for Sciences, Math
EX: Fitzgerald tells readers that many people arrived at Gatsby's parties without an invitation, bringing with them only "a simplicity of heart that was its own ticket of admission" (41).

13. Minimum Guidelines by Topic (generally for body paragraphs)
EELFNCCO
Topic
Explanation
Example
Subtopic 1 EELFNCCO
Support 1 (1-2) EELFNCCO
Subtopic 2 EELFNCCO
Support 2 (1-2) EELFNCCO
Conclusion
DEWCRAFT
Claim
Explanation
Counterargument
Evidence 1 DEWCRAFT
Warrant 1 (1-2) DEWCRAFT
Evidence 2 DEWCRAFT
Warrant 2 (1-2) DEWCRAFT
Conclusion

14. Body Paragraph 1: Middle
Flee Map Practice Prompt: Write an essay in which you argue the effectiveness of one of the 5 source articles, synthesizing ideas from the various sources.
Body Paragraph 1: Middle
Important
Body Paragraph 2: Least
Body Paragraph 3: Most
Evidence 1
Evidence 1
Evidence 1
Warrant
Warrant
Warrant
Evidence 2
Evidence 2
Evidence 2
Warrant
Warrant
Warrant
Connect Knowledge
Connect Knowledge
Connect Knowledge
Connect Sources
Connect Sources
Connect Sources

15. DEWCRAFT Paragraph Format
Use at least one connection from outside sources or experience AND one connection to one of the other 4 articles/essays.
Claim
Explanation
Counterargument
Evidence 1 DEWCRAFT
Warrant 1 (1-2) DEWCRAFT
Evidence 2 DEWCRAFT
Warrant 2 (1-2) DEWCRAFT
Conclusion