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9th LiteratureSpring Board Unit 1 Embedded Assessment 2: Writing an Argumentative Essay - OUTLINEAn argument is a discussion in which reasons are put forward in support of and against a claim. A written argument must meet several conditions in order to be a valid argument and not merely an effort to persuade. The central claim needs to be debatable.The claim must be supported by evidence.The writer needs to address the opposition by acknowledging counterclaims and the evidence supporting them.With these conditions in mind, consider the following elements of an effective argument: Introduction and claim: an opening that grabs the reader’s attention while informing the reader of the claim, which is a clear and straightforward statement of the writer’s beliefs about the topic of the argument. Let’s first brainstorm ways to set up our introduction.Introduce the topic:Define the issue:Consider the writing prompt again: Is a college education valuable? Write your claim here:Claim: Supporting paragraphs: the reasons offered in support of a claim, supported by different types of evidence. Consider the reasons why you believe your claim is true. Try to use a variety of sources for your evidence. Use the table below to list your reasons and the evidence that supports your reasons.ReasonsEvidenceExample: Individuals with college degrees have more job security than those without college degrees.**The argument here is in support of college.“Workers with more education have lower unemployment […] than workers with less education” (“Education Still Pays” 66).Chart on page 67: Bachelor’s degree = 4.0% unemployment rate while high school diploma = 7.5% unemployment rate**Be sure to use direct quotes so you can easily transfer them into your body paragraphs. Always include citations in your outline so you don’t have to search for quotes/information when you’re actually drafting. If your source has an author printed, cite as follows (Last Name 34) with the page number. If no author is listed, use the article title in quotation marks before the page number.Counterclaim: the writer’s arguments against those opposing viewpoints (also called refutations), explaining why the writer’s position is more valid. Complete the table below to prepare your counterargument:Others may argue…(counterclaim)Their evidence is…Their argument is not valid because…Conclusion/call to action: closing statements restating the major arguments in defense of a claim with a final challenge to the reader to take action. Brainstorm ideas for your conclusion below: How will you summarize/revisit the topic?How will you restate your claim?How will you challenge your reader to take action?Consider the following before you move forward with your draft. Has your argument achieved these major purposes?Changed or enforced reader’s point of viewAsked the reader to take an actionNow you are ready to write your draft. Remember to begin with your MLA heading on your paper. This outline is adapted from information published in Spring Board English Language Arts: Grade 9, 2018. ................
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