Argument WritingAmory High School

September 30, 2013

Argument?Persuasion?

What is the difference in argument writing and persuasion writing?

Argument Writing

•Influences the reader by using evidence and reasoning to express a point of view and uncover a truth for the reader

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

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.

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)

Argument in the CCSSText 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.

The Elements of Argument

1. a claim

2. based on evidence of some sort3. a warrant that explains how the evidence

supports the claim

4. backing supporting the warrants5. rebuttals or counterclaims that refute

competing claims

Argument Writing Video• How does the graphic organizer help

students?• 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?

Four CornersTablets should replace textbooks in K-12 schools.

Strongly Agree? Agree? Disagree? Strongly Disagree?

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.  

• While reading and viewing, they take organized notes in an argument research notebook.  

Argument Resourceswww.procon.orgwww.bedfordstmartins.com/patternshttp://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/section/1/2/

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