Writing the Argument MAISA Unit 11 Sessions 1

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Writing the Argument MAISA Unit 11 Sessions

Writing the Argument MAISA Unit 11 Sessions

1) Debatable Claim An opinion that is a matter of personal experience and values

1) Debatable Claim An opinion that is a matter of personal experience and values that must be backed up with evidence. Others can disagree with this claim. Also known as opinion.

2) Evidence Details, facts, and reasons that directly relate to and support a debatable

2) Evidence Details, facts, and reasons that directly relate to and support a debatable claim.

3) Commentary Sentences in an argument paragraph that explain what is important about the

3) Commentary Sentences in an argument paragraph that explain what is important about the evidence and tell the reader how it proves and supports the claim – “So What? ”

4) Argument In life – conflicts that use language In writing – opinions that

4) Argument In life – conflicts that use language In writing – opinions that can be backed up with evidence

5) Persuasion To move another person or group to agree with a belief or

5) Persuasion To move another person or group to agree with a belief or position through argument, appeal, or course of action

So…to summarize Claim = opinion on a topic Evidence = facts, reasons, details Commentary

So…to summarize Claim = opinion on a topic Evidence = facts, reasons, details Commentary = explanation

6) Formula for Argument Claim + Evidence+ Commentary = Argument

6) Formula for Argument Claim + Evidence+ Commentary = Argument

The BIG Idea Develop a claim Support it with evidence Craft relevant commentary

The BIG Idea Develop a claim Support it with evidence Craft relevant commentary

Your Goal for This Unit To write a strong argument paragrap h

Your Goal for This Unit To write a strong argument paragrap h

Purpose of a Paragraph A group of sentences that focuses on a single idea.

Purpose of a Paragraph A group of sentences that focuses on a single idea. The sentences are presented to the reader in a logical order so the reader understands the writer’s thinking. Begins with a clear statement of what the paragraph will be about.

Video Clips about School Uniforms Fill out the Analyzing Arguments graphic organizer while watching

Video Clips about School Uniforms Fill out the Analyzing Arguments graphic organizer while watching two different videos

Video Clips about School Uniforms O http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ijxg. G 7 QNUQw&feature=related

Video Clips about School Uniforms O http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Ijxg. G 7 QNUQw&feature=related Ohttp: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=0 zpc. By 2 J 7 Dw

Video Clips about School Uniforms O Name each video’s claim/stance. O Define debatable claim

Video Clips about School Uniforms O Name each video’s claim/stance. O Define debatable claim using the Argument Concepts Anchor Chart. O Name the reasons/evidence the videos provided. O Which were most relevant and effective? How come? O Define evidence using the Argument Concepts Anchor Chart.

Video Clips about School Uniforms Assess how well the videos explained their evidence. Define

Video Clips about School Uniforms Assess how well the videos explained their evidence. Define commentary using the Argument Concepts Anchor Chart. Who had the more persuasive/ convincing argument and why?

Fact vs. Opinion What’s the difference between fact and opinion?

Fact vs. Opinion What’s the difference between fact and opinion?

Here we go… You are about to engage in an activity where you will

Here we go… You are about to engage in an activity where you will make a claim and provide evidence and commentary to support that claim. When you’ve finished recording your claims, evidence, and commentary, you’ll “vote with your feet” and share your arguments.

O Students should be allowed to use cell phones at school. In a study

O Students should be allowed to use cell phones at school. In a study at Yale University, Dr. Smith discovered that 74% of the student body had used their cell phone at least one time in the last calendar year for emergency purposes. This statistic is important because it proves that the majority of students needed access to their cell phone for an emergency while on campus.

Explain Your Argument Complete the Explain Your Argument handout. .

Explain Your Argument Complete the Explain Your Argument handout. .

Vote with your feet

Vote with your feet

Commentary How does commentary help persuade you?

Commentary How does commentary help persuade you?

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