2. WHAT IS IT?
The Toulmin model is used for argumentation and reasoning.
Helps logically structure an argument and provides clarity
and cohesiveness.
3.
4. BENEFITS?
Provides a solid foundation on constructing written and oral
arguments.
Critical thinking and argumentation are lifelong skills and the
Toulmin model helps in developing these skills.
8. ELEMENTS-
GROUNDS(EVIDENCE)
Grounds- The data and facts used to support the claim.
The evidence or reasons you give to support your claim.
Example: The U.S. should remove all old cars from the road
because statistically 70% of older vehicles are involved in
accidents.
9. ELEMENTS-WARRANT
Warrant: Logically connects the ground(data) to the claim.
Why does your data mean your claim is true?
Warrants are usually general knowledge that goes without
being stated.
Example: The U.S. should remove all old cars from the road
because statistically 70% of older vehicles are involved in
accidents. Older cars are less safe than newer cars.
10. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Claim?
Grounds?
Warrant?
11. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Claim?
12. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Claim?
“You should get a new pair of glasses.”
13. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Grounds?
14. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Grounds?
“They are on sale right now at the store”
15. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Warrant?
16. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Warrant?
Glasses help you see better.
17. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Warrant?
Glasses help you see better.
If glasses are on sale then they are cheaper which means you
would save money.
18. PRACTICE
You should get a new pair of glasses; They are on sale right
now at the store.
Warrant?
Glasses help you see better.
If glasses are on sale then they are cheaper which means you
would save money.
Saving money means you have more money to do other
things.
Hello class, I am Mr. Kelly and today we are going to be learning about the Toulmin model of argumentation.
What is it? Well, the Toulmin model of argumentation is used for, you guessed it, argumentation. It helps logically structure an argument and prove clarity and cohesiveness.
It was invented by Stephen Toulmin who was a British philosopher of argumentation.
The benefits the Toulmin model provides is a solid foundation on constructing written and oral arguments. Understanding the Toulmin model facilitates the development of critical thinking and argumentation. These are essential life long skills that you will have. I want every one of you to be able to effectively argue your stances on issues because discourse creates understanding and change.
Now, the Toulmin model is composed of six parts that help form a complete argument. The claim, the grounds, the warrant, the backing, the qualifiers, and the rebuttal. For todays lesson we are going to be focusing on the first three tiers of the model. Claim, grounds, and warrant.
First, the claim is the main point you want to convey to your audience or readers. It what you want them to think say or do.
Second, the grounds or evidence is the information you use to support or explain your claim. It tells the audience why your claim is important.
Last, is the warrant or the connection. It links the claim and evidence together and many times goes unstated.
Conclusion, I hope you all can see the benefits of using the Toulmin model.
