PPT-What a Claim Is...A strong argument!

A claim argues convinces proves or provocatively suggests something to a reader who may or may not initially agree with you A claim is the main argument of an essay and a writers position on a problemissue. Hook . Claim. Concessions . Refutations. Support. Summary/Call to action. HOOK & CLAIM. Hook . = opening that grabs the reader’s attention and establishes a connection between the reader and writer. Warm-Up. Today is Day 51, 12/2 2 sheets of paper. Do you like to spend time doing nothing? Why or why not? Write at least six sentences.” . Turn in any late work and/or extra credit work to the basket. Understanding the Differences. Pre-Writing. Writing . Prompt. . The use of technology, especially among teenagers, has increased substantially and mobile access to the internet is pervasive. Do you think that people are too reliant on technology? Why or why not? . I . can identify the side of an argument an author presents in a text.. I can determine the credibility of the author and his/her purpose (who wrote it, when it was written, and why it was written). I can identify claims that are supported by fact(s) and those that are opinion(s). Tolleson. Union High School District. New Hire Orientation. S. Carmody, 2013. S. Carmody, 2013. 40. %. informative . 40. %. argumentative . 20. %. narrative. high school. S. Carmody, 2013. 1. understand purpose and rationale for implementing common argument writing model. What is an Argument Essay?. A type of writing that builds a convincing argument. To argue convincingly, a writer needs to support a claim with clear reasons and evidence.. Opinion vs. Persuade vs. Argue. The elements of an argument. Elements of an Argument. According to Stephen Toulmin, arguments are composed of three main elements:. Ω Claims. Ω Data/Evidence. Ω Warrants. What is claim, data, warrant?. Spring ‘15. Essential Question. What elements of an argument make it different from other types of writing?. Learning Targets. I can identify the argument and specific claims.. Parts of an Argument. PARTS OF AN ARGUMENT. CLAIM. REASONS. EVIDENCE. COUNTERCLAIM. REBUTTAL. CLAIMS*. A . claim persuades, argues, convinces, proves, or provocatively suggests something to a reader who may or may not initially agree with you. Learning Targets. Identify the knowledge and skills needed to complete your Transfer Task successfully and reflect on prior learning that supports the knowledge and skills needed. . Examine the essential elements of an argument. Vocabulary. argument (. n.. ). A discussion in which people express different opinions about something. In an . argument. it is important that both sides respect the others’ opinions even if neither agrees with the other.. If that’s so, what is the argument here?. Every argument starts with a question.. So – what questions does this text inspire? . SOAPS is one way to start thinking about how to argue.. S = What is the subject?. “Words create ripples, and ripples can come together to make waves.” . –Michael Osborn. What will I accomplish?. 1. You will act as an advocate for a cause or point of view.. 2. You will use supporting materials as evidence that justified advice.. English . II. What is an argument?. An argument can be any text – written, spoken, or visual – that expresses a point of view. . Sometimes . arguments can be blunt and aggressive . and are composed deliberately to change what people believe, think, or do..