Argument Practice Big Question Can simple living help
Argument Practice
Big Question • Can simple living help the environment? • Fundamental assumption: the environment is in trouble.
Step 1 • Use inductive or deductive reasoning to construct a logical basis for your argument. • Deductive: Major, Minor, Conclusion • Inductive: Major question, at least four pieces of evidence, conclusion
Step 2 • Develop your thesis based on your logic. • Be precise
Step 3 • Brainstorm what the other side of the argument would say. • Come up with at least three points that you think the other side would make.
Step 4 • Decide on your three points to support your thesis. State them clearly and provide at least one fact, example, or opinion for each.
Step 5 • Write out a refutation for each of the three things you think the other side would say. • Some may say • However • Therefore
Step 6 • Choose three language and style devices that you could use in a conclusion. • Write an example of each of the language and style devices that you chose.
Step 7 • Poster Creation • Title – Big Question • Intro – Logical basis and thesis. • Point 1 -Evidence in bullet point • Refutation 1 – Some may say, however, therefore • Point 2 -Evidence in bullet point • Refutation 2 • Point 3 -Evidence in bullet point • Refutation 3 • Conclusion –Three sentences, three different language and style devices
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