Writing an Argument Essay

[Pages:62]Writing an Argument Essay

ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING RELEVANT EVERYDAY

MANY THANKS TO GIBSON

COUNTY SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

ADAPTED FROM

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Standards

Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Objectives: After today's lesson you will...

Understand what argument writing is and how it differs from persuasive writing.

Know and be able to identify the components of an effective argument essay.

Know the traits of and be able to identify and compose an effective claim.

Set a Goal for your learning!

You will have a quick learning check. What is your Goal for the Quick Check: 80/90/100%?

Decide on a goal/target for today's note taking!

What can you do to make sure you meet/exceed your goal?

An Overview for Argument Writing

While listening to the song, jot down on your guided note sheet any words/phrases that you think are important about argument writing.



Thanks tovani

McAleerTEACHER

THE ARGUMENT SONG (Parody of Meghan Trainor's All About That Bass) CHORUS Because you know I'm all about my claim, `bout my claim ? and reasons I'm all about my claim, `bout my claim ? and reasons I'm all about my claim, `bout my claim ? and reasons I'm all about my claim, `bout my claim Yea, it's pretty clear I know how to argue But what steps should I be taking, taking before I do? First, read the writing prompt, and make a T-Chart Then skim through the sources, read through the sources Then find some evidence for both "pros" and "cons" Go over my T-Chart, come on now make a claim.

Then choose two reasons, reasons that tell them why It's time to plan and write and tell them why I chose my side No, I won't focus on my opinion and how "I" feel But I will use my sources to cite evidence that's real Yea, I'll use facts and statistics to try and prove my point And expert opinions and quotes to support my side CHORUS I'm writing paragraaaaaaaaphs Gotta make sure I have *four paragraphs Intro comes first and conclusion is laaaaaaaast Two in the middle, so one for each reason and your essay is top notch!

No, I won't focus on my opinion and how I feel But, I will use my sources to cite evidence that's real Yea, I'll mention the counterclaim so they see the other side But then I'll show how my claim is more logical and it's right CHORUS *four paragraphs are an option, but five are even better

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