1. A rhetorical strategy to aid understanding
The Toulmin Model
A rhetorical strategy to aid understanding

2. The Toulmin Model Because – Since - Therefore
Claim – The position or claim being argued for or against.
Evidence– information that supports the claim.
Warrant – unsaid assumption that connects a part of the evidence to the claim.

3. The Toulmin Model Because – Since - Therefore
Claim – You should get a hearing aid.
Evidence– 70% of people with hearing difficulty hear better.
Warrant – You want to hear better.

4. The Toulmin Model Because – Since - Therefore
Claim – The Seahawks will make it to the Superbowl
Evidence– Seahawk defense leads the league in takeaways
Warrant –Defense wins football games

5. The Toulmin Model Because – Since - Therefore
Evidence– Wilfred practices 3-4 hours a day
Claim – Wilfred is a successful musician
Warrant –practicing make you better

6. The Toulmin Model Because – Since - Therefore
Grounds – 90% of HS students have a cell phone
Claim - KR should allow cell phone use in class
Warrant – Students will use cell phones wisely

7. We Must Fight
Because It’s a question of freedom or slavery, and since we don’t want to be slaves, therefore we must fight. Because it’s natural to hope that things will work out, but since nothing has worked out in the past, therefore we must fight.

8. Claim – You should join the militia
Evidence – God will not give us up to military destruction
Claim – You should join the militia
Claim- You should Evidence- God will not join the militia. give us up to military destruction Warrant- With God on our side we will win. Claim- You should Evidence- A generous Join the militia. Parent will want trouble to be in his day. Warrant – If you’re a good parent you will embrace our cause

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10. Toulmin the op/ed 5 times
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11. Create 3 Toulmin Models on your own
Grounds – reasons or evidence that supports the claim.
Claim – The position or claim being argued for.
Warrant – implied or stated principle that connects the grounds to the claim.