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Topic: Persuasion v. Argument

Learn about the difference between persuasion and argument, and how to analyze and evaluate claims and evidence in texts. Explore the elements of a strong argument and discover effective techniques for persuasion.

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Topic: Persuasion v. Argument

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  1. Topic: Persuasion v. Argument Standard: Delineate and evaluate the argument and specific claims in a text, assessing whether the reasoning is valid and the evidence is relevant and sufficient; identify false statements and fallacious reasoning.

  2. Three Text Types • 1. Argument • 2. Informational/Explanatory • 3. Narrative

  3. Persuasion vs. Argument

  4. Argument

  5. Common Core: What is the Purpose of Argument?

  6. Is it argument or persuasion?

  7. Is it argument or persuasion? • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9z71iNrlew

  8. Is it argument or persuasion?

  9. Is it argument or persuasion?

  10. Is it argument or persuasion?

  11. Is it argument or persuasion?

  12. Is it argument or persuasion?

  13. Elements of Argument • Claim • Evidence: relevant and verifiable • Warrant: explanation of how the evidence supports the claim; often common sense rules, laws, scientific principles or research, and well-considered definitions. • Backing: support for the warrant (often extended definitions) • Qualifications and Counter-arguments: acknowledgement of differing claims

  14. Arguing Both Sides • What can students learn?

  15. Choosing an arguable issue • Arguments need. . . • An issue • An arguer • An audience • Common ground • A forum • Audience outcomes • Arguments fail with. . . • No disagreement or reason to argue • Risky or trivial issues • Difficulty establishing common ground • Standoffs or fights that result in negative outcomes

  16. Narrowing a topic

  17. What about your class/grade?

  18. Common Core: What is Argument?

  19. Creating an argument

  20. Create your own argument. Choose 1 of the following: • Cell phone use in class • Home school versus public school • Dress code

  21. Four corners • The Supreme Court was right this week to reverse the ban on the sale of violent video games to children. • Strongly Agree? Agree? Disagree? Strongly Disagree? Write for 3 minutes on your opinion. • Go to corner of room matching your response. In your groups, you have several minutes to create an argument: claim, convincing evidence (yes, you can use your laptops), and explanation to present a two-minute argument to the rest of the groups.

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