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ARGUMENT NOTES M R S . P E R RY E N G L I S H I

ARGUMENT TERMS Claim: a statement that asserts a main point of an argument (a side) Example: T eaching is a great career. 1. Write your own example of a claim.

ARGUMENT TERMS Reason(s): the “because” part of an argument and the explanation of why a claim is made (you will have 3 of these. 3 reasons = 3 body paragraphs) Example: … because teachers get to help students learn, they get to spend summers and holidays with their families, and they get fulfillment from seeing their students grow and succeed. 2. Write 3 reasons for your claim.

ARGUMENT TERMS Thesis Statement: consists of claim + reasons; roadmap of paper; usually found at end of introduction paragraph Example: T eaching is a great career because teachers get to contribute to society by helping students learn, they get to spend summers and holidays with their families, and they get fulfillment from seeing their students grow and succeed. 3. Write your thesis statement.

ARGUMENT TERMS T opic sentence: introduces body paragraph; lets reader know which reason will be discussed Example: A common quip is that teachers create all other careers. In this way, teachers are the ultimate contributors to society. 3. Write a topic sentence for your first reason.

ARGUMENT TERMS Evidence: support for the reasoning in an argument; the “for example” aspect of an argument; the best evidence is text-based. Example: “In a study conducted by the National Science Foundation titled “Teacher Salaries, Working Conditions, and Job Satisfaction,” 90% of middle and high school teachers in public schools said they were satisfied with their jobs” (Teaching). 3. Where might you find a piece of evidence to support your claim?

FORMS OF EVIDENCE Direct Quote: borrowing the author’s statement(s) word for word Summary: summarizing (summing up) the events or data in your own words Paraphrase: rephrasing or rewording the author’s statements in your own words ALL THREE FORMS MUST BE CITED OR YOU HAVE COMITTED PLAGIARISM!

EXAMPLES EVIDENCE Direct Quote: “Mr. Jones, of the Manor Farm, had locked the henhouses for the night, but was too drunk to remember to shut the popholes ” (Orwell 3). Summary: Mr. Jones neglected the animals on the farm (Orwell 3). Paraphrase: Mr. Jones drank too much, so he failed to take care of the animals (Orwell 3). ALL THREE FORMS MUST BE CITED OR YOU HAVE COMITTED PLAGIARISM!

ARGUMENT TERMS Counterclaim: a claim made to rebut (go against) the previous claim. (Acknowledging the other side makes your claim stronger.) Example: T eachers do not get paid enough for all of the behavior issues they face in the classroom and time spent working at home. 4. Write a counterclaim for your argument.

ARGUMENT TERMS Rebuttal of counterclaim / reaffirm your claim: a claim made to rebut (go against) the counterclaim. Example: Despite the fact that teacher pay is low considering most teachers’ levels of education and training, having an opportunity to help shape the minds of future leaders is worth the sacrifices. 5. Write a rebuttal for the counterclaim.

ANIMAL FARM A R G U M E N TAT I V E E S S AY

COMPONENTS 1. Outline (Due Monday 12/10) 100 point composition grade (Handout) 2. Signed & Dated Revision Checklist (Due Tuesday 12/18) 100 point homework assignment (Handout) 3. Final Draft (Due Friday 12/21) 100 point T est Grade *This MUST be submitted to Turnitin.com AND printed and given to Mrs. Perry by 3:30 pm on December 21st

REQUIREMENTS 1. MLA format (12 pt Times New Roman, Double Spaced, Header, Heading, Page Numbers, Title, Works Cited Page) 2. 6 Paragraphs: Introduction with thesis statement, 3 body paragraphs (one for each reason), counterclaim and rebuttal paragraph, conclusion 3. AT LEAST 5 CORRECTLY DOCUMENTED in-text citations (these will all come from the novel, and I will show you how to correctly cite them.) 4. Turned in to Turnitin.com AND Printed Copy Submitted by 3:00 pm December 21 st No exceptions!

ESSAY TOPIC Which pig was the more effective leader? Snowball or Napoleon?

OPINION VS ARGUMENT When you are arguing a point, your opinion is important, BUT you need to make sure that your opinion is informed and can be backed up with reasons and evidence.

WHO IS MORE EFFECTIVE? We will NOT be arguing who the nicest leader is or who you think is the “better” leader; we want to know which pig was the more EFFECTIVE leader.

ACCORDING TO MERRIAM- WEBSTER.COM https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effective