Argumentative and Persuasive Text Comparison

You will complete this table at your teacher’s instruction over the semester.

You have to fill it out column by column--the questions are general so that they can be adapted to each text.

Your answers should be short--maximum two sentences. For questions 1-5 use good paraphrasing. Questions 6 and 7 are about your inferences and opinions.

Criteria Erik Killmonger is a Role The Fantastic Masculinity True Grit, Mattie Ross, and Poor People Deserve To The true cost of fast fashion
Model for Black Children by of Newt Scamander by Pop Feminism? by Feminist Taste Something Other | The Economist
J. J. Jones Culture Detective Frequency Than Shame by Ijeoma
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Oluo
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Optional--as time allows

1. In written
and spoken
texts there is
usually a
thesis
statement.
However, the
thesis is
sometimes
unclear so
you focus on
the main idea.

What is the
thesis
statement or
main idea of
the text?
2. Use
keywords and
phrases to
briefly state
the point of
the argument.

3. Give one
example of
support or
evidence for
the argument.
4. Give one
example of
counterpoint.

5. Give one
example of
refutation.
6. Is there an
element of
persuasion to
the text?
What action
should you
take? Was the
text direct
about the
action or did
you have to
make an
inference?

7. How does
the text
connect to
our discussion
themes or
your personal
experience?