Argument Writing
Revisited
• Claim = An arguable statement; the writer wants the
reader to accept the claim as truth.
• Counterclaim = A claim that disagrees with the statement
• Example - “Although Dwight D. Eisenhower presents a
very strong argument on how nations become able to easily
manipulate more military power, Einstein’s argument stands
strong as he presents his idea that people should base their
military need on trust and loyalty of other nations.”
Claim + Counterclaim
• Objection = Put yourself in your opponent’s shoes!
Anticipate an objection he or she may make and present
that in your writing.
• ie - “The reader may instantly assume this claim that all
students should study Art in school reduces English and
Math scores because of recent news reports.”
Objection
• Concession = Acknowledging an opponent’s point of
view; is always followed by a refutation. Think of the
word “concede”.
• Refutation = Disproves opposing arguments by showing
that they are untrue and/or wrong; always follows a
concession
Concessions + Refutation
Graphic Organizer
A quick review of things
being forgotten….
• Hook = An engaging first sentence for readers
• Pro Tip – This is a great place to use figurative language
such as metaphors or similes.
• Example – “Peace, trust, and confidence really set a
nation apart from the others. Whether the strength comes
from the mighty military buildup, or just from trusting
other nations, what they present becomes able to either
make or break them.”
Hook
• T.A.G = Title. Author. Genre. Lets the audience know what
article/book/poem etc. you are going to be writing about.
• Needs to be in your introductory paragraph
• Pro Tip – One sentence description about what that piece of
writing is about “sets the stage” for the rest of you essay.
• Example – In “Farewell Address” by Dwight D. Eisenhower
and “Peace in the Atomic Age” by Albert Einstein, the two
writers disagree over how much military power should remain
necessary in a nation.”
T.A.G
• What – Tells your reader exactly what you are writing
about and what your main points are.
• Why – Gives them an idea as to what to expect in your
writing so they can follow along easier.
• Pro Tip – In that thesis write which side you will be
supporting(not using personal pronouns). This will
strengthen your essay considerably for the Organization
and Ideas/Content Standards.
Thesis
• Example – “Although Dwight D. Eisenhower presents a
very strong argument on how nations become able to
easily manipulate more military power, Einstein’s
argument stands strong as he presents his idea that people
should base their military need on trust and loyalty of
other nations.”
Thesis continued
• “Quote goes here” (Authors LAST NAME page #)
• After you use their full name in you INTRO
PARAGRAPH, you only mention them by their
LAST NAME. ie – Einstein, Eisenhower, Wiesel
DO NOT call them – Albert, Albert Einstein,
Mr. Albert Einstein, Mr. Einstein or Al.
MLA In-Text Citations
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• 80 minutes to Read and Write a Five Body Paragraph
essay
• Is it better to finish with weaker paragraphs or have
stronger paragraphs and not finish? – Stay Strong. Your
essay is better if you have three strong paragraphs then if
you have five weak paragraphs.
• Pro Tip – If you can’t finish your essay, create a New
Paragraph for your conclusion even if you only have 1-2
body paragraphs.
Time Limit
And now for some
Communism
Karl Marx, 1818-1883
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Central banking system
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Government controlled education
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Government controlled labor
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Government ownership of transportation and communication vehicles
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Government ownership of agricultural means and factories
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Total abolition of private property
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Property rights confiscation
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Heavy income tax on everyone
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Elimination of rights of inheritance
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Regional planning
Communism Main Points
• Emphasis on profits being redistributed
• Freedom of religion
• While there are different social classes, the emphasis is on
individual input based upon level of potential contribution
• Individuals have the right to private property
• All health care and education is provided through a socialized
system funded by taxation
Socialism Main Points
Paperclip Economy
Activity
Communism
Private ownership of industry
Freedom of competition – The chance to better ones economic
standing = Typically leads to a highly uneven economic classes
Socialism
Government ownership of industry
Attempts to bring economic equality
Points Covered