Argument

Analyzing Arguments
Presenting an opinion, and backing that opinion with strong evidence, is of the most important writing you will ever do. Reading and analyzing the arguments of others will be of the most important reading that you do.

Today we will begin our study of argument reading and writing.

Part of an Argument:

Claim: the opinion an author gives on an issue.
What is the point the author is trying to make?

Reason and Evidence:  how does the author back up his or her claim?

Warm-Up: Teddy Wants a New Phone

If you are Red or Yellow ONLY, please make a copy "can edit" and share with your partner.

1. Finish reading and analyzing the Newsela argument:

2. Write a short summary of the argument. Remember, a summary should:
Be shorter than the original text;
Include only the most important ideas and details;
Not include your own opinion.
3. Work as a class to complete the Concept Map: