Teens and Books: What Are the Influences?SB 1.16 – Part IIEnglish I PreAP

WARM UP

Get your SpringBoard book

In your notes section, respond to the following prompt:

Judith Rosen’s article, “AS IF!”, states that teens said their “ideal” activity is reading a book. For the majority of teens, do you think reading a book is their ideal activity? Explain why you agree or disagree, and cite specific examples to support your position.

Elements of an Argument

Turn to page 68 in your SpringBoard book

As we review the definitions of the components of an argument, highlight or underline important words

Take any additional notes in the “NOTES” column on the left side

HOOK & CLAIM

Hook = opening that grabs the reader’s attention and establishes a connection between the reader and writer

Claim = clear and straightforward statement of the writer’s belief and what is being argued

IN WHAT PART OF AN ARGUMENT ESSAY

DO YOU THINK YOU’LL FIND

THE HOOK AND CLAIM?

CONCESSIONS & REFUTATIONS

Concessions = restatements of arguments made by the other side

Refutations = writer’s arguments against those opposing viewpoints and why the writer’s arguments are more valid

SUPPORT

Support = reasoning behind the argument; can include evidence, as well as logical and emotional appeals; it may also anticipate objections and provide reasoning to overcome those objections

SUMMARY/CALL TO ACTION

Summary/Call to Action = closing statement with a final plea for action

IN WHAT PART OF AN ARGUMENT ESSAY

DO YOU THINK YOU’LL FIND

THE SUMMARY AND CALL TO ACTION?

Student Sample

Read the Student Sample on pg. 68

Identify the elements of the argument using the following key: * the hook; underline the claim [ ] concessions and refutations highlight support circle the call to action

Revising

Now look at the response you write to the “Warm Up”, identify the elements of the argument in your writing.

Revise your writing to incorporate all of the elements of an argument.

Make sure your name and class period are on the paper and TURN IT IN!