Argument Opinion Writing WCCR1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence ID: 720949
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The Special Place of Argument Writing in the Common CoreSlide2
Argument / Opinion Writing
W.CCR.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
“Hmmm……seems to have a lot to
do
with
critical thinking and deep
understanding!”
Slide3
The Common Core places particular emphasis on argument writing…
Why is that?
Hmmm……let’s approach this question thoughtfully and logicallySlide4
Take a look at this final sentence in Appendix A of the Common Core:
“…the
proper context for thinking about argument is one ‘in which the goal is not victory but a good decision, one in which all arguers are at risk of needing to alter their views, one
in which a participant takes seriously and fairly the views different from his or her own’ “Slide5
First, think about these words:
propaganda
advertising
argument writing
Now, consider…
What are the
similarities
among
in these three types of writing? What are the differences?Slide6
Some similarities you may
have noted:
Purpose: to present an audience with a particular point of view, or position, on a topic.
It might be:
•
a way to think about something,
• an action to take,
• maybe an action NOT to takeSlide7
Some (very important) differences you may have noted:
Propaganda is often political, often relies on emotional appeal, including fear
• chooses facts (or lies, or distortions) to support a particular agenda • tries to get the audience to think a particular way
which benefits the propagandist
Advertising
is often economic, also often relies
on
emotional appeal • chooses facts (and omits others) to support an agenda • tries
to get
the audience
to buy something
which
benefits the advertiserSlide8
Hmm…..what about argument writing?
Argument writing
can be political, or economic, or literary (or anything substantive); relies on careful reasoning and logical thought to inform and sometimes persuade the readerchooses facts and ideas that have been deeply considered; respectfully addresses alternative viewpoints or perspectives
tries to bring the reader along on a “search for truth” (though not necessarily the only truth) which benefits allSlide9
To close, let’s look at the quote again
“
…the proper context for thinking about argument is one ‘in which the goal is not victory but a good decision, one in which all arguers are at risk of needing to alter their views, one in which a participant takes seriously and fairly the views different from his or her
own’”Slide10
Presenters’ Names
Diana Leddy
Educational Consultanteverywritevt@aol.com
Joey HawkinsEducational Consultantjoeylornell@gmail.com
www.vermontwritingcollaborative.org
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