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Teens and Books: What Are the Influences?. SB 1.16 – Part II English I PreAP. WARM UP. Get your SpringBoard book In your notes section, respond to the following prompt:
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Teens and Books: What Are the Influences? SB 1.16 – Part II English I PreAP
WARM UP • Get your SpringBoard book • In your notes section, respond to the following prompt: Judith Rosen’s article, “AS IF!”, states that teens said their “ideal” activity is reading a book. For the majority of teens, do you think reading a book is their ideal activity? Explain why you agree or disagree, and cite specific examples to support your position.
Elements of an Argument • Turn to page 68 in your SpringBoard book • As we review the definitions of the components of an argument, highlight or underline important words • Take any additional notes in the “NOTES” column on the left side
HOOK & CLAIM • Hook = opening that grabs the reader’s attention and establishes a connection between the reader and writer • Claim = clear and straightforward statement of the writer’s belief and what is being argued IN WHAT PART OF AN ARGUMENT ESSAY DO YOU THINK YOU’LL FIND THE HOOK AND CLAIM?
CONCESSIONS & REFUTATIONS • Concessions = restatements of arguments made by the other side • Refutations = writer’s arguments against those opposing viewpoints and why the writer’s arguments are more valid
SUPPORT • Support = reasoning behind the argument; can include evidence, as well as logical and emotional appeals; it may also anticipate objections and provide reasoning to overcome those objections
SUMMARY/CALL TO ACTION • Summary/Call to Action = closing statement with a final plea for action IN WHAT PART OF AN ARGUMENT ESSAY DO YOU THINK YOU’LL FIND THE SUMMARY AND CALL TO ACTION?
Student Sample • Read the Student Sample on pg. 68 • Identify the elements of the argument using the following key: • * the hook; underline the claim • [ ] concessions and refutations • highlight support • circle the call to action
Revising • Now look at the response you write to the “Warm Up”, identify the elements of the argument in your writing. • Revise your writing to incorporate all of the elements of an argument. • Make sure your name and class period are on the paper and TURN IT IN!