BY EVIE BAD COP AND ISABELLA GOOD COP

BY EVIE (BAD COP) AND ISABELLA (GOOD COP) MAKE SURE TO TAKE NOTES >: ) ARGUMENTATIVE

CLAIM A writer's position or opinion regarding a problem or issue Ex: Exotic animals shouldn't be pets.

HOOK ELEMENT • Hook elements are words, phrases, and examples that hook you into a song, movie, writing, etc. • Types of hooks include. . . • Action, Analogy, Command to the reader, Bold statement, Characters thoughts and feelings, anecdote, quote… • Ex: Have you ever thought about. . .

SIGNAL WORDS • Words used when making the opposing view statement (arguing) • Ex: Many argue that…/However…

OPPOSING VIEWPOINTS • Any objection to the author's claim • Ex: Exotic Animals Make Cool Pets.

COUNTER ARGUMENT • A counter argument is a viewpoint that opposes an argument. • It also gives a chance to set up a rebuttal and show why your viewpoint is the best.

CALL TO ACTION • What the author wants the reader to do in order to solve the problem. • Ex: Go protest or make bills. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY.

LOGICAL ARGUMENT • Saying your argument with logical reasoning/appeal • Ex: Animals are going extinct so they shouldn't be pets. LOGIC This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.

PERSONAL OBSERVATION Something that you personally observed that supports your argument.

STATISTICS • Any facts or percentages that can make you sound smart or convincing • Ex: 75% of people like chocolate ice cream the best.

CHARGED LANGUAGE • Making people feel strong emotions so they support you. • Ex: This is not right! We can change this!

EXPERT OPINION AN EXPERT OPINION IS A BELIEF OR JUDGMENT GIVEN BY A EXPERT ON THE SUBJECT This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

INTRODUCTION • Should include claim, main reasoning, and hook! • This is the beginning make sure you interest and captivate your readers in this paragraph! This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.

BODY • Includes at least 3 paragraphs, reasons, and evidence! • This is where you use all those convincing methods you learned. ; )

CONCLUSION • This is where you restate your claim and reasons. • It should also include your call to action. • Remember this is the last place to convince your readers!

THE END! Hope you took notes and are ready for tomorrow's summative! We wish you good luck! : ) This is pretty much your study guide so STUDY, STUDY! This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.