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Argumentative
Writing?
The Standards
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standard for Writing #1. Write arguments to
support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid
reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
Evidence-
Data from the text that support the claim. The data need to be appropriate &
sufficient to support the claim.
Reasoning –
A justification that links the claim & evidence. The reasoning shows why the data
count as evidence to support the claim by applying an appropriate ELA framework
or established criteria and clearly explaining how the evidence fits the framework
or meets the criteria.
Elements of Argument
Claim
Cite Evidence: relevant and verifiable
Explanation of how the evidence
supports the claim; often common
sense rules, laws, scientific principles or
research, and well-considered
definitions.
Qualifications and Counter-arguments:
acknowledgement of differing claims
#1
The Claim or Thesis
Statement
…is the most important sentence in your paper
…is an assertion
…is an assertion
From a source…..
Appropriate Evidence
• Current events (local, municipal, state,
national, global)
• Historical events
• Literature (and other academic texts)
• Analogies and hypotheticals
• Personal anecdotes (if appropriate to
the prompt)
#3 Explanation/Commentary
The why (justification) of the
data you used in your claims…
making relevant in-depth
understanding of text
#4 Counterargument
Evidence
Claim
Explanation
good mascot selection strong or tough and one of its primary
for our school. represent the area. industries, so the choice
They should be would represent our
something people area. In addition,
would be proud to be. miners need to be
tough because they do
strenuous work—and
dangerous work. They
work hard to fill a need
for people everywhere.
That’s something to be
proud of.
Let’s practice with content specific reading
focusing on Claims, Evidence and Argument
Let’s Practice Writing an Argument
• Should the government implement a tax on
junk food?
– Resources:
• Adult Obesity Facts
• Would junk food taxes really make people eat
better?
• Poll: Most Oppose Tax on Junk Food
Junk Food Tax
• Use the resources to write a claim
and support it with evidence and
reasoning.
• Closely read and annotate the
following texts to make your
argument.