RETEACH

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ARGUMENT

An argument is a mode of writing that presents an idea or claim, and supports the
claim with valid reasons and appropriate evidence. An argument is also a form of
persuasive writing or writing to change opinions, beliefs, and actions of readers
or audiences.
An argument establishes the significance of the claims and presents reasons to
support those claims in a logical order. Each reason should rest on evidence and
should address the counterclaims or opposing arguments. Argumentative texts
use transitions to link ideas between sentences and between paragraphs. Usually,
argumentative texts use formal language and an objective tone. The concluding
statement supports the argument.

DIRECTIONS: Read the argument below. Then, answer the questions that follow.
Our school should offer vegetarian options for lunch menus. A meat diet
wastes resources, creates pollution, and is harmful to human health. Most
opponents of the vegetarian diet cite that the lack of protein in the diet causes
more harm to health. However, protein substitutes, such as legumes and
quinoa, provide more nutrition and cost less to produce than one hamburger
steak.

1. What is the claim in this argument?

     

2. What reasons and evidence support the claim?

     

3. What counterclaim does the argument include? What argument opposes the
counterclaim?
     

4. What kind of language and tone does the argument use?

     

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 PRACTICE

ARGUMENT

A. DIRECTIONS: Students will work in pairs to answer the unit´s essential

question “What is the Meaning of Freedom” by comparing contrasting the
ideals of freedom and equality mentioned in the following reading passages: 
  
• “The American Declaration of Independence”  
• “The Bill of Rights” 
  
And contrasting these ideals with the realities mentioned in the following reading
passages: 
  
• “The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah” 
• “Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln” 
  
Finally, students will connect their arguments with the realities of the meaning of
freedom and the problems with modern day slavery. 

B. DIRECTIONS:

Groups will write a one page argumentative with the following essential
elements of the “Argumentative Essay Outline”
  
1. Introduction 
 Claim (5% points) “What is the Meaning of Freedom”
2. Appeals 
 Logical (10% points)
 Ethical (10% points)
 Emotional (10% points)
3. Counter Claim (5% points)
4. Conclusion (10% points)
5. Video Delivery (50% points

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 PRACTICE

1. Group 1
1. Daniela María Doblado Segura
2. Miranda Ester Varela Paz
3. Briana Caresse Panigo Morazan
2. Group 2
1. Sergio Alexander Miranda Alvarado
2. Orquídea Jing Jing Tan Wu
3. Jesús Nahúm Varela Contreras
4. Aaron Antonio Castillo Pineda
3. Group 3
1. Juan Carlos Méndez Zelaya
2. José Fernando Rodas Narváez
3. Isabella Herrera Ruiz
4. Group 4
1. Raúl Edgardo Martínez Callejas
2. Andre Hechenbichler
3. Sara de Zordo
5. Group 5
1. Diego Gerardo Rosales Hall
2. Talin Valerie Kafaty Altareh
3. María José Santos Pacheco
6. Group 6
1. Diego Noel Martínez Carranza
2. Camila Isabel Delgadillo Valle
3. Ashley Ivette Mendoza
7. Group 7
1. Gabriela Valentina Colindres Pineda
2. Luis Andrés Navarrete Pineda
3. Joel David López Cerrato
8. Group 8
1. César Shariff Moreno García
2. Onan Jamir Osorio Agüero
3. Sebastián André Castillo Soto

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