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PERSUASIVE WRITING: argument & SUPPORT

PERSUASIVE WRITING: argument & SUPPORT. SIXTH GRADE ELA UNIT 4. What is an Argument?. In writing, an argument is carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence. Parts of an Argument. A strong argument is made up or two important parts: A Claim Support. What is Support?.

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PERSUASIVE WRITING: argument & SUPPORT

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  1. PERSUASIVE WRITING: argument & SUPPORT SIXTH GRADE ELA UNIT 4

  2. What is an Argument? In writing, an argument is carefully stated claim supported by reasons and evidence.

  3. Parts of an Argument A strong argument is made up or two important parts: • A Claim • Support

  4. What is Support? Support or the reasons and evidence that help to prove the claim. Always try to give at least 3 good reasons (or evidence). Types of Evidence used in Persuasive Writing: • Eye-opening statistics • Compelling antidotes or stories • Relevant examples • Logical Conclusions • Expert Opinions

  5. Counter-argument • A strong argument also raises possible objections to the claim and offers a counter-argument. • A counter-argument is an argument made to prove that the opposing viewpoint is wrong by attacking one of their supports or reasons.

  6. Evaluating Support WEAK SUPPORT VS. STRONG SUPPORT • Vague Language • Irrelevant Examples • Overgeneralizations

  7. Persuasive writing techniques • Appeals by Association • Bandwagon • Testimonial • Emotional Appeals • Appeals to Fear • Appeals to Vanity • Loaded Language • Positive (i.e. breezy, desirable, etc) • Negative (i.e. racial slurs, filthy)

  8. MORE VOCABULARY • PROPOGANDA • MANIPULATION • COERSION • EMBELLISHMENT • CALL TO ACTION • T-CHART • TARGET AUDIENCE

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