Classical Argument Structure Review 1 Introduction 2 Narration

Classical Argument Structure Review 1. Introduction 2. Narration 3. Confirmation 4. Refutation/Concession 5. Summation

3. Confirmation (Body Paragraph 1) • State your claim (argument) and provide evidence to support your claim • Connect to your thesis.

Claim (1 sentence) Your claim must be an argument that supports your point about the importance of either ocean or space exploration for improving humans’ lives The claim must match the FIRST POINT in your THESIS. _________ exploration is crucial for improving (space or ocean – match your claim) humans’ lives on earth because _________________________. (summarize the first point from your thesis that relates to Cousteau’s ocean text or Vernikos’ space text)

Evidence (2 -3 sentences) The evidence is a strong quote from either Cousteau’s ocean text or Vernikos’ space text (match your claim). The evidence clearly supports the first point in your thesis that you listed in your body paragraph 1 claim. The evidence connects to LOGOS. It therefore uses reasoning, logic, and/or statistics to persuade the reader.

Evidence (2 -3 sentences) Use correct APA citation and punctuation when introducing and citing evidence. p. 193 textbook: (Cousteau, 2012, p. ) p. 63 close reader: (Vernikos, 2008, p. ) **PDF versions of the texts are also available on the weebly. **TYPE EVIDENCE IN CORRECTLY TO AVOID EARNING A NO PASS.

Explanation (3 -4 sentences minimum) STEP 1: Put the evidence in your own words using specific details from the quote itself. STEP 2: Explain how the evidence supports the claim. Use LOGOS when explaining. Use reasoning, logic, and/or statistics to persuade the reader to agree with your claim and to support/prove your point. Remember that you are making an argument in favor of space or ocean exploration. Your goal is to convince the reader to agree with you!

CEEL Paragraphs - Explanation Do • Stay on topic • Explain how the evidence supports the claim • Clarify pronoun use – he, she, they, it (Make sure the reader knows who or what the pronoun is referring to. ) • Use details from the text (evidence) to explain

CEEL Paragraphs - Explanation Do Not • Do not tell the story • Do not use “this shows” or “that shows” to explain • Do not use confusing pronouns (Who? What? ) • Do not use contractions (can’t, won’t, didn’t) • Do not use 1 st or 2 nd person (you, I, me, my, we, our, us) • Do not say things like “My main idea is…”, “The evidence connects to the claim because…”, “This quote means…”

Link (1 sentence) The link connects back to the main idea of your body paragraph 1 claim and transitions to the counterclaim. Example: Space exploration is necessary in order to bring about crucial medical advances that can save human lives on earth, but some people argue that medical advances can be discovered on the earth itself through ocean exploration.

Essay Writing Resources • Essay outline PDF versions of the texts are also available on the weebly! • Essay prompt with RAFT • Power. Point on the digital agenda • Articles p. 185 textbook: (Kennedy, 1963, p. ) p. 193 textbook: (Cousteau, 2012, p. ) p. 63 close reader: (Vernikos, 2008, p. ) p. 67 close reader: (Rosenthal, 2008, p. )

Do not capitalize! Correct space exploration ocean exploration Incorrect Space Exploration Ocean Exploration