More Related Content Similar to Chapter 10 (20) 3. CHAPTER OUTLINE AND LEARNING OBJECTIVES
In this chapter, you will learn to write an effective
argument paragraph that:
respects its targeted audience and
acknowledges opposing viewpoints.
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4. WHAT IS ARGUMENT?
A written argument is an attempt to persuade a reader to
think or act in a certain way.
In an argument, you take a stand. Then you support your
stand with reasons.
Hints for Writing an Argument Paragraph
1. Pick a topic you can handle.
2. Pick a topic you can handle based on your own
experience and observation.
3. Do two things in your topic sentence: name the
subject of your argument and take a stand.
4. Consider your audience.
5. Be specific, clear, and logical in your reasons.
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5. WRITING THE ARGUMENT PARAGRAPH IN STEPS
PrewritingArgument—how to generate and develop
ideas for your argument paragraph
Planning Argument—how to organize your ideas for
your argument paragraph
Drafting and Revising Argument—how to create,
revise, and edit rough drafts of your argument
paragraph
Proofreading Argument—how to proofread and make
one final check of your argument paragraph
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6. PREWRITING ARGUMENT
Brainstorm about a topic
Consider the audience and possible objections.
Answer objections.
Grouping Your Ideas
Once you have a list, start grouping the ideas.
With three reasons and some details for each, you
can draft a topic sentence for an argument that
should:
1. name your subject and
2. take a stand.
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7. PLANNING ARGUMENT
With a topic sentence and a list of reasons and
details, you can draft an outline.
Checklist for Revising an Argument Outline
The Order of Reasons in an Argument
emphatic order
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8. DRAFTING AND REVISING ARGUMENT
Once you have an outline, you can write a first
draft.
Checklist for Revising the Draft of an Argument
Paragraph
Checking Your Reasons
Examining the Problem or the Issue
Transitions That Emphasize Your Reasons
Info Box: Transitions to Use for Emphasis
Revising a Draft
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9. PROOFREADING ARGUMENT
Check for errors in spelling, punctuation, and
preparation.
Lines of Detail: A Walk-Through Assignment
Topics for Writing an Argument Paragraph
Topics for Critical Thinking and Writing
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10. WHAT IS ARGUMENT?
A. Explains how to do something.
B. Tells a story.
C. Shows a reader what a person, place, thing, or situation is
like.
D. Attempts to persuade a reader to think or act in a certain
way.
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11. WHAT IS ARGUMENT?
A. Explains how to do something.
B. Tells a story.
C. Shows a reader what a person, place, thing, or
situation is like.
D. Attempts to persuade a reader to think or act in a
certain way.
respects its targeted audience
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12. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WAY
TO HANDLE OBJECTIONS?
A. Refute them
B. Concede to them
C. Confront them
D. Turn them into an advantage
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13. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A WAY
TO HANDLE OBJECTIONS?
A. Refute them
B. Concede to them
C. Confront them
D. Turn them into an advantage
acknowledges opposing viewpoints.
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Editor's Notes Review chapter objectives. Explain argument.Discuss the hints for writing an argument paragraph. Discuss the steps to writing an argument paragraph. Have students self-select a topic and brainstorm about it.Discuss grouping the ideas and have students group ideas from their brainstorm.Have students draft a topic sentence for their paragraph. Have students to draft an outline for their paragraph.Allow students to use the checklist for revising an argument outline.Discuss emphatic order. Once students have an outline, have them write a first draft.Direct students to use the checklist for revising the draft of an argument paragraph.Remind students to check reasons, examine the problem, and use transitions.Have students exchange papers for peer review. Direct students to revise their draft based on feedback from the peer review. In partner groups, have students proofread each other’s argumentparagraph.Review Lines of Detail, Topics for Writing, and Topics for Critical Thinking and Writing sections.
