Argumentative+Writing

Argumentative writing is similar to, but not identical to, persuasive writing. For argumentative writing, you must be sure to use facts, statistics, and examples that you have researched from reliable sources, as well as acknowledge and refute the opposing side. Use the materials below to help you if you forget your materials at school!

Step 1: Remember, argumentative writing requires you to do outside research - you cannot just brainstorm your own ideas. Here is the link to the website for topic selections with research.

Step 2: Make sure you complete this sheet as you're browsing for topics.

Step 3: Once you have made a topic selection, please complete this form to let me know your decision.

Step 4: Now that you've selected a topic, you can begin to look at reasons why people agree with you (your CLAIMS) and why people disagree with you (their COUNTERCLAIMS). Complete this sheet by looking at the research available to you on procon.org

Step 5: Developing a good paragraph when you're writing an argumentative essay means that you'll have to give both YOUR good CLAIM and pay attention to what the opposing side's COUNTERCLAIM would be. Why would you want to do that? Well, because it makes your argument stronger. Think of it this way - if you've already thought of what they are going to say to disagree with you and can come back with a response, it takes away the strength from their argument. You've won already! However, this strategy takes a little time to learn and do well. Use the links below to practice before you write!

Individual Station: Watch this video, and this video, then complete the worksheet provided.

Group Station: Complete this quia activity (you will need to log in with your quia info). Although you are in a group, you may select a different answer to any question if you feel that your group members are wrong. You will have two tries for the quiz, and your highest score will be counted in home access as a quiz grade.

Teacher Station: When you are working with me, you'll need to bring your packet with you - we'll be looking at your claims and counterclaims.

Step 6: Use these frameworks to help you draft your three body paragraphs.

For the PRCE/PCRE template, click here Be aware that you are going to be asked to log in to google, and if you want to make a copy. When you agree, it will make a copy of the template for you right in your Google Drive. Sweet!