Argument Writing: Parts of an Argument #2

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When you write an argument, you are trying to convince your reader that your opinion

is correct. A strong argument has ve key parts.

Claim

Evidence

Counter-Argument

Rebuttal

Conclusion

A statement of opinion. This is the topic of your argument.

Proof or facts that support your claim.

An argument that your reader would make if they disagreed with

your claim.

Your response to the counter-argument.

A strong restatement of the original claim.

Underline each part of the following argument using the colors listed above.

Hey Kenny! We should play basketball instead of baseball after school today. Basketball

is better because we can play no matter how many people show up. If we’re the only

ones playing, we can play one-on-one or we can play “Horse.” When we play baseball,

we need at least six people to play with us. A lot of people, like Jake and Penelope,

think that baseball is more fun because they like hitting the ball over the fence and

stealing bases. But the truth is that we always end up having more fun when we play

basketball because we don’t have to wait for people to go get the ball from the street.

So, let’s meet at the basketball courts at 4:00 pm.

Now, try writing your own argument on a separate sheet of paper!

Remember to include all ve parts of an eective argument.

Then, underline each part of your argument in the appropriate color.

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Argument Writing:

Respond to a Formal Letter

When you write an argument, you are trying to persuade your reader that your opinion is correct.

Sometimes, you might write an argument in response to something you disagree with. When you

respond to someone, you will try to change their mind by presenting your claim and objecting

to theirs.

Remember, a strong argument has ve key parts: a claim, evidence, a counter-argument, a

rebuttal, and a conclusion.

Many arguments are written in letter form. Here is an example of a formal letter.

February 2, 2018

Dear Fifth Graders,

We will no longer allow any

type of sports to be played during

recess. It has come to my attention

that fifth graders have been excluding

other kids from their games. In

addition, many fifth grade students

have been leaving sports equipment

in the yard, instead of putting it away

at the end of recess. You might think

that this is unfair. But, you will find

that there are other activities you can

participate in during recess, like

running laps. Sports are hereby

banned at our school.

Sincerely,

Your Principal

Imagine that you received this letter and you

disagree with it.

1. What claim would you make to object to this letter?

2. List two pieces of evidence that support your claim.

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3. Underline one piece of evidence from the letter

that you can present as a counter-argument in

your response.

4. Write a rebuttal that will weaken or object to that piece of evidence.

5. On a separate sheet of paper, write a persuasive letter in response to the formal letter above. Make

sure to include the date, a greeting, a conclusion, and a closing in your letter.

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Identifying the Main Idea & Details

Directions: Read the passage. Then, fill out the Main Idea chart.

Underline the main idea in red. Underline supporting details in blue.

Did you know your lungs are the second largest organ in your body? You have two lungs that

work together with various other parts of your body. The lungs work together with your heart to

draw in oxygen, which is carried by red blood cells across your body. A large muscle called the

diaphragm works with your lungs to get air in and out of your body. It rests just below your lungs,

near the upper part of your belly. Air then travels down the trachea, the pharynx, and the larynx in

that order before passing through two large tubes called bronchi. These large tubes look like trees,

expanding and branching out into the spongy part of your left or right lung. Your rib cage is

especially important, as it protects this delicate system. As the primary organs of our respiratory

system, the lungs’ many functions are quite impressive!

Main Idea :

Supporting Detail

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All About Trapezoids

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How many sides does a trapezoid

have?

Draw a trapezoid. Draw the line of symmetry on

this trapezoid.

How would you describe a trapezoid?

Circle the shapes that are trapezoids.

Draw a picture using as many trapezoids as you can.

How many sets of parallel sides does a

trapezoid have?

Where in the real world do you

see trapezoids?

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Determine if the triangle shown is a right triangle (yes) or not (no).

Identifying Right Triangles

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Find the unknown angles in the following triangles. Write down the

missing angle and what type of triangle it is!

EXAMPLE:

TRIANGLE ANGLES

50

x

x = 40

x =

RIGHT ANGLE

TRIANGLE

65

45

75

31

45

55

132

37

x

83

42

X

x =

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