Mastering Argument Writing Techniques Through Practical Exercises

1. DO THIS NOW… • Sit in assigned groups • Read provided handout on “Forwarding Moves” • As you read text code the document: • * next to things you think are important • ? next to things you do not understand • When you are done, compare your coding with your group members; discuss what you think is important and what you still don’t understand • You have 10 minutes

2. How do we use forwarding moves to make our evidence matter?

3. Illustrating isour first move in argument writing. First, we select a piece of evidence that illustrates a point Then, we create a claim from the point that the evidence illustrates Finally, we discuss how the selected evidence illustrates the point made in the claim.

4. Illustrating Sample How could we connectthis piece of evidence to our purpose, to convince readers that if students learn about the nutrition of food, they will make better choices? How can we show the relevance of the evidence to our claim? How could we help our readers imagine the outcome, if we take this action?

5. How can we use illustrating?

6. Illustrating Sample

7. Try it: Illustrating on your own First, we select a piece of evidence that illustrates a point Then, we create a claim from the point that the evidence illustrates Finally, we discuss how the selected evidence illustrates the point made in the claim. You will have 10 minutes

8. How can we use authorizing?

9. Authorizing isanother move in argument writing. First, we select a compelling piece of evidence that could be used as authorizing Then we generate a claim based on the evidence. Then we identify the source of the evidence. Finally, we show the importance of that source, if it is not obvious.

10. Authorizing Sample

11. How can we authorize this quote?

12. Authorizing Sample

13. Try it: Authorizing on your own • Review your text set. Select a piece of compelling evidence that could be used as authorizing. • Generate a claim from the evidence. • Then think: Is the source reputable? Why? In what ways is this person or agency an “expert”? How can I use this information to support my claim? • You will have 10 minutes

14. How can we use COUNTERING?

15. Countering isanother move in argument writing. First, we acknowledge a claim that is in opposition to ours. Then, we identify evidence that our opponents might use to support their claim. Finally, we suggest a different way of thinking about their evidence.

16. Countering Sample

17. How can we COUNTER the claim and evidence?

18. Countering Sample

19. Try it: Countering on your own First, acknowledge a claim that supports the argument that is opposite of your own. Then, identify evidence that our opponents might use to support that claim. Finally, suggest a different way of thinking about the evidence. You will have 10 minutes

20. How can we use EXTENDING?

21. Extending are more moves to use in argument writing First, identify evidence or idea that you can extend. Then, create claim from evidence/idea. Next, decide how you’ll extend the evidence/idea - improve the original or apply to different context Finally, write the extension that supports your claim

22. Extending Sample

23. How can we Extend the evidence?

24. Extending Sample

25. Try it:Extending on your own First, identify evidence or idea that you can borrow/extend. Then, create claim from evidence/idea. Next, decide how you’ll extend the evidence/idea - improve the original or apply to different context Finally, write the extension that supports your claim You will have 10 minutes

26. Homework First, use Google to find an interesting fact of statistic of your choosing Second, write a CIA argumentative paragraph about that statistic Third, make sure your application/reasoning uses ONE of the forwarding moves Fourth, write a brief reflection that explains WHY your application/reasoning is a good example of your selected move