1. Argumentative Writing
By: Mrs. Zdranik ELA Grade 6

2. Displays of Temper vs. Productive Arguments
Display of Temper
Productive Argument
Yelling and screaming
Name calling
A bunch of opinions
Unorganized
Frustrating
Calm and controlled
Fair presentation
Research and fact based
Focused/well planned
Useful/Empowering

3. Why Argue? “Through argument one can find answers.” -- Thomas Moore
The ability to argue gives one the ability to express him/her self
Arguing is a way to effectively communicate beliefs, opinions, and ideas to a variety of different people and groups.

4. Parts of an Argumentative Essay
Claim = statement the writer is trying to prove is true
Argument = a statement that supports the claim; a reason the writer is right
Evidence = proof from a credible source; facts
Explanation = explains what the evidence proves
So What? = what the evidence and explanation actually show about the claim

5. Parts of an Argumentative Essay cont.
6. Counter-Claim and rebuttal:
Counter-Claim = statement opposing the claim, the other side
Rebuttal = reason why counter claim is not as strong as the original claim

6. Parts of an Argumentative Essay cont.
7. Conclusion = restate claim, summarize arguments, counter-claim, rebuttal, make recommendations

7. Argumentative Appeals (why the audience is interested)
ETHOS – Ethical appeal = the writer proves he/she is trustworthy by using personal experiences and expert support (researched facts) as evidence and shows respect to the audience to validate his/her claim LOGOS – Logical appeal = the writer relies on what the audience knows and offers facts, credible resources and reasoning as evidence to support his/her claim PATHOS – Passionate appeal = the writer engages the audience emotionally in order to validate his/her claim