Take pre-test. When finished with pre-test, place on the table in the appropriate stacks. Then silent read.

Pg. 134, #7 Claim = topic + position/opinion There are numerous downsides to year-round schooling; it has no positive effect on education, it adds to the cost, and it disturbs the long- awaited summer vacation. Three reasons that you must research to find evidence for.

Supporting a Claim, pg. 141 Where is the topic stated in an argumentative essay? Last sentence in the introduction The claim Where is the opinion/position stated in an argumentative essay?

Supporting a Claim, pg. 141 In a successful argument, the claim must be backed up with support, valid (truthful) facts and details. Writers can support their viewpoint with both reasons and evidence. Where are the reasons stated in an argumentative essay? The thesis statement; after the claim

Supporting a Claim, pg. 141 How many valid reasons are you required to have in your thesis statement? Three Where are each of your reasons explained in an argumentative essay? The body – a paragraph for each reason Body paragraph #1 = first reason Body Paragraph #2 = second reason Body Paragraph #3 = third reason

Argumentative Essay Format Introduction Body Paragraph #1 Body Paragraph #2 Body Paragraph #3 Conclusion

Reasons (the topic sentence of each body paragraph) The opinions the writer gives to show why the claim should be believed Reasons must be valid – means they must support the claim the writer is making Stated after the claim in the thesis statement

Evidence (the supporting details for each reason) TLQ A more specific type of support; paraphrased or quoted from research articles Evidence must be sufficient to win an argument Arguments without evidence will not be successful

Types of Evidence Facts Statistics Examples Observations Quotations Expert opinions

Argumentative Essay Format Introduction Body Paragraph #1 (Reason 1) Evidence #1 Evidence #2 Body Paragraph #2 (Reason 2) Body Paragraph #3 (Reason 3) Conclusion

Read pg. 142 As you read the text about vending machines in school, identify the writers claim, reasons and evidence. Also, as you read, underline the negative effects of vending machines in schools.

Pg. 143 #6 Claim Reasons Evidence School vending machines promote unhealthy eating by students.