Today we will:
● Analyze an image and accompanying story in order
to determine what is effective evidence and write
an effective claim that is well-supported.ll supported
Argument Writing
Argument writing is focused on making logical
appeals to an audience. It involves claims,
evidence, warrants, rebuttals and conclusions.
Claim:
an assertion of the truth of something;
typically one that is disputed or in doubt
Example: Cats make the best pets.
Evidence: Data that a writer uses
to support a claim
Cats make the best pets.
Evidence: They cost less than a dog.
Evidence: They groom themselves.
Evidence: They can live for a long time.
Warrant/Rule: Common sense
rules; people generally accept it as
true. Connects the evidence back
to the claim.
Claim:
Cats make the best pets.
Evidence: They cost less than a dog.
Warrant: Cats are typically smaller than dogs; therefore,
they eat less and their cans of food are smaller.
Evidence: They groom themselves.
Warrant: As a rule, dogs require their owners to bathe
and brush them or they get dirty and matted; healthy cats
clean themselves.
Evidence: They can live for a long time.
Warrant: Generally speaking, dogs only live for 10-15 years;
cats have been known to live for 20 or even 30 years.
Rebuttal: Despite your construction of the
argument, there may still be counterarguments. These may be rebutted either
through a continued dialogue or during the
initial presentation of the argument.
Claim:
Cats make the best pets.
Evidence: They cost less than a dog.
Warrant: Cats are typically smaller than dogs;
therefore, they eat less and their cans/bags of
food are smaller.
Counter-argument: Small dogs don’t require much
food.
Rebuttal: ??
The Case of
Queenie Volupides
Things to consider:
1. Did Queenie’s husband Arthur
slip? Or did he trip?
2. What evidence supports your
position?
3. Why does each piece of evidence
support your position?
4. How can your position be refuted?