1. Argument Writing Amory High School September 30, 2013

2. Argument? Persuasion? What is the difference in argument writing and persuasion writing?

3. Argument Writing Influences the reader by using evidence and reasoning to express a point of view and uncover a truth for the reader Influences the reader by using evidence and reasoning to express a point of view and uncover a truth for the reader

4. Argument Writing “Argument is mainly about logical appeals and involves claims, evidence, warrants, backing, and rebuttals. Argument is the heart of critical thinking and academic discourse; it is the kind of writing students need to know for success in college and in life---the kind of writing that the Common Core State Standards puts first.” George Hillocks, Jr. Teaching Argument Writing

5. Argument is Everywhere! We all use argumentation on a daily basis. The more students improve their skills in this area, the better they will be at thinking critically, reasoning, making choices, and weighing evidence. We all use argumentation on a daily basis. The more students improve their skills in this area, the better they will be at thinking critically, reasoning, making choices, and weighing evidence.

6. Persuasion Writing Blends facts and emotion in an attempt to convince the reader to agree with his/her point of view (often relies heavily on opinion) Blends facts and emotion in an attempt to convince the reader to agree with his/her point of view (often relies heavily on opinion)

7. Argument in the CCSS Text Types and Purposes (Anchor Standards) 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. 3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well- chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.

8. The Elements of Argument 1.a claim 2.based on evidence of some sort 3.a warrant that explains how the evidence supports the claim 4.backing supporting the warrants 5.rebuttals or counterclaims that refute competing claims

9. Argument Writing Video How does the graphic organizer help students? How does the graphic organizer help students? Notice the components of the writing assignment. What makes the assignment effective and engaging? Notice the components of the writing assignment. What makes the assignment effective and engaging? What can you learn from Ms. Davaney- Graham about making lessons relevant to students? What can you learn from Ms. Davaney- Graham about making lessons relevant to students?

10. Four Corners Tablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools. Strongly Agree? Agree? Disagree? Strongly Disagree?

11. Argument Research Notebooks In mini-research clubs, students read various articles/texts (hard copies and online) and watch video clips to research both sides and the evidence that supports both sides of the claim they are research. In mini-research clubs, students read various articles/texts (hard copies and online) and watch video clips to research both sides and the evidence that supports both sides of the claim they are research. While reading and viewing, they take organized notes in an argument research notebook. While reading and viewing, they take organized notes in an argument research notebook.

12. Argument Resources www.procon.org www.bedfordstmartins.com/patterns http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/

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