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Argumentative Essays

Argumentative Essays. What is an argument?. A disagreement between people A formal written argument presents one side of a controversial or debatable issue An effective argument is supported by reasoning and evidence. Purposes of Argument. To change the reader’s mind about an issue

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Argumentative Essays

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  1. Argumentative Essays

  2. What is an argument? • A disagreement between people • A formal written argument presents one side of a controversial or debatable issue • An effective argument is supported by reasoning and evidence

  3. Purposes of Argument • To change the reader’s mind about an issue • To convince the reader to accept your ideas • To motivate the reader to take action

  4. Elements of Argument • Claim (assertion)- what the writer is trying to prove • Grounds (evidence)- the support used to convince the reader • Justification- the link between the grounds and the claim; why the grounds are credible

  5. How to Write an Argument • One way to write an argument is to use the Problem-and Solution Essay format • In this format, the writer identifies a problem and then offers a solution or a way to solve it.

  6. A Problem-and-Solution essay must include: • A well-defined statement of the problem and proposed solution. • Evidence, examples, and reasoning that supports your arguments • Support that answers the readers concerns • Offer counterarguments • An introduction, body, and conclusion • Clearly presented ideas

  7. Support that Answers the Reader’s concerns • When creating your solution, anticipate the reader’s counterarguments...what might they have to say about your solution. • Show why your solution is the best. • Why might other solutions not work as well as yours? • Charts on page 710

  8. Assignment • Write an essay in which you identify a problem your school, community, or country faces. Then, propose a solution to the problem you describe.

  9. Grading Rubric • Your essay will be graded on the following categories: • Focus: How clearly do you define the problem and proposed solution(s)? • Organization: Do you use an appropriate structure that includes an introduction, body, and conclusion? • Support/Elaboration(Problem): How effectively do you support your arguments with evidence, examples, and reasoning? • Support/Elaboration(Solution): How well do you anticipate reader concerns by offering counterarguments? • Spelling/Grammar/Sentence structure

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