A text written to demonstrate to an audience that a certain position or idea is valid and that others are not.

What is Argumentative text?

Some text here about the topic of discussion

The writer appeals to reason, develops, defends, or debates the topic, connecting a series of statements in an orderly way so they lead to a logical conclusion.

Argumentative text

Some text here about the topic of discussion

When you turn on the TV, you might see an ad that shows someone eating a plate of cheesy nachos.

​

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

TV commercials

Maybe you read a short article about why it is important to recycle. Then you decide to encourage your friends and family to do a better job of recycling.

​

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

In an article

​

Claim & Reasoning

Two parts included in an argumentative text.

Some text here about the topic of discussion

What is a Claim?

Claim

A statement about something that can be proven wrong.

​

An opinion about a topic.​

​

​

Some text here about the topic of discussion

What is a reason?

Reasoning

Supports why you should believe a claim.

​

Some text here about the topic of discussion

• Look for a statement that shares a belief that can be proven wrong.

• Look for an author's argument or opinion on a topic.​

​

​Some text here about the topic of discussion.

When identifying the claim:

​

Claim: do not drill for oil in national parks

Claim: schools should ban peanuts to protect students

Claim: schools should go on field trips

Claim: tables are better than textbooks for learning

Claim: all people should learn a second language