We are writing Argumentative Text YAY You should

We are writing Argumentative Text! YAY! You should be excited! Argument is what it's all about!

Vocabulary Refresher! Argument is a paper explaining the reason the author is for or against something. If you are going to argue for or against something. . . you need to first have a Claim a fancy way of saying your opinion. The claim becomes thesis statement of your paper.

CHOOSE 1 statement to write about • Making a decision quickly is dangerous. • Making a decision quickly is not dangerous • • Because times have changed, advice from older adults can no longer help us. Although times have changed, advice from

Your assignment! Write the claim you chose and list at least 2 reasons why people would disagree with your claim Name ______________ Period _________ W 7. 1 a I can select a claim and recognize opposing views to my claim. 1. Claim _______________________________________ 2. Possible Opposing Views (Some reasons people would disagree with you. . . ) _____________________________________________________________________________

Vocabulary Continues. . . Counterclaim reason(s) someone would disagree with your claim.