The Common Core and Argument Writing

Persuasion vs. Argument

Common Core: What is Argument?

Is it argument or persuasion?

Is it argument or persuasion?

Is it argument or persuasion?

Elements of ArgumentClaimEvidence/Grounds: relevant and verifiableExplanation/Warrant: explanation of how

the evidence supports the claim; often common sense rules, laws, scientific principles or research, and well-considered definitions.

Backing: support for the warrant (often extended definitions)

Counter-arguments: acknowledgement of differing claims

Claim: Grandfather needs a hearing aid

Evidence/Grounds: Over 70% of all people over 65 years have a hearing difficulty

He constantly replies, “What I can’t hear you.”We constantly repeat ourselves to him

Claim: Grandfather needs a hearing aidGrounds: • Over 70% of all people over 65 years have a hearing difficulty• He constantly replies, “What? I can’t hear you.”• We constantly repeat ourselves to him

Warrant: A hearing aid helps most people to hear better.

What other warrants can we add?

Creating an argument

Warrants may be based on logos, ethos, or pathos, or values that are assumed to be shared with the listener.

You try it! Complete the statement.

Since most people believe _warrant___ and _evidence___

is a fact, _claim.

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Reason(s) So Claim

SinceWarrant

Choosing an arguable issue