Argumentative

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Lesson
Instructions • As a group try to match the words and definitions you
have 10 minutes.

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Answers:
 writing that presents a claim on a
Argumentative debatable issue or problem and
attempts to persuade others to
text agree with this claim

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 the writer’s or
Claim speaker’s position on a
debatable issue or
problem

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 the part of an argument
Counter in which the writer
considers and attempts
argument to disprove an opposing
opinion

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 a persuasive technique
Ethos that aims to establish a
writer’s or speaker’s
credibility and shared
values with the
audience

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 facts, statistics,
Evidence numerical data,
quotations, specific
examples, and expert
opinions that support a
claim

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 a persuasive technique
Logos that appeals to logic
and reasoning.

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 a persuasive technique
Pathos that attempts to stir up
emotions.

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 an explanation that
Reason states why others
should accept a claim.

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 the part of the counter
Rebuttal argument that attempts
to disprove the
opposing opinion.

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 a device that writers use
Rhetorical to make their arguments
appeal appeal to readers.

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 the order or pattern a
Text structure writer uses to organize
information.

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What is Argumentative text?
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
Claim & Reasoning

Two parts included in an

argumentative text.
 What is a Claim?

A statement about something that can be

proven wrong.
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An opinion about a topic.​
 What is a reason?

Reasoning

Supports why you should believe a claim.

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writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
 When identifying the claim:
Look for a statement that shares a belief that can be
proven wrong.

Look for an author's argument or opinion on a

topic.​
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
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Claim: do not drill for oil in national parks
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Claim: schools should ban peanuts to protect students
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Claim: schools should go on field trips
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Claim: tables are better than textbooks for learning
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Types of
Argumentative text
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
Lecture :

• An argumentative lecture is an educational talk designed to teach and persuade thro

ugh the use of reasons, evidence, rhetorical appeals, and counter arguments. A good
lecturer gauges the reactions of those listening to the lecture.

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Literary Criticism:

• Literary criticism is the evaluation and analysis of literary works. Literary criticism
can focus on a particular piece of literature, a type of literature, or literature in gene
ral from a variety of different perspectives.

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writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
Speech :

• An argumentative speech attempts to convince an audience to adopt the speaker’s p

oint of view on a debatable issue. Argumentative speeches support claims with reas
ons, evidence, and rhetorical appeals, and acknowledge and refute opposing views.

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Essay:

• In an argumentative essay, the writer or writers take a position on a debatable issue,

then supports the position with reasons, evidence, and appeals to logic, ethics, and e
motions. Effective essays also acknowledge and attempt to disprove counter argum
ents.

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writing that presents a claim on a
debatable issue or problem and attempts
to persuade others to agree with this
claim.
Interview:

• When interviews deal with debatable issues, problems, or pleas for social change, th
ey often take on the characteristics of an argumentative text. The person being inter
viewed presents reasons and evidence in support of his or her position and employs
rhetorical appeals in an effort to persuade. The interviewer often poses questions th
at force the person being interviewed to address counter arguments.

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Thank You
MR. Mohamed Abd Elmonem

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