Transcript argument - Warren County Schools

Argument vs
Persuasion vs
Propaganda
Evidence matters!
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Learning Targets
Argumentative Reading Unit
LT 1: I can analyze the impact of an author’s specific word choices on
meaning and tone.
LT 2: I can determine an author’s point of view or purpose in a text.
LT 3: I can analyze how an author distinguishes his/her point of view
from that of others.
LT 4: I can identify the arguments and specific claims presented in a
text.
LT 5: I can evaluate the arguments and specific claims in a text.
LT 6: I can assess whether the reasoning in an argument is sound.
LT 7: I can assess whether the evidence is sufficient to support a
claim.
LT 8: I can present claims and findings in a focused, coherent manner.
LT 9: I can use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear
pronunciation in presentations.
+ When you think of argument, does it look
something like this?
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How would you describe the
argument you just saw?
ONE WORD...
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-Background on the situation
QuickTime™ and a
decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
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This video was taken by a local
parent when the family was in an
airport on a trip. As part of
routine security measure, the
TSA official asks the parent if
she can pat down the family’s 6year-old daughter.
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The family’s argument…
QuickTime™ and a
decompressor
are needed to see this picture.
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How does this argument compare
the the first one we viewed?
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When is arguing a good thing?
When
you’re…
presenting reasons and evidence
to reach a conclusion
while remaining
calm
composed
unemotional
Why You Should
Know
the
Difference
• Most college writing is ARGUMENT writing--you
need to support ideas LOGICALLY with
EVIDENCE.
• If you do not analyze the writer’s purpose, you
may get suckered into believing something that
isn’t logical.
• If you do not recognize the manipulation of
propaganda, you will fall prey to advertisements
and political ads--then you will make a poor
purchase OR cast a poor vote.
Essential Vocabulary
Argumentative Reading Unit
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(copy these definitions on your paper)
specific word choices--the words and phrases an author uses to express
a point of view
author’s point of view--the author’s opinion or viewpoint (indicated by
his/her word choice and connotations)
author’s purpose--the specific reason an author writes a text
argument--the author’s overall position or stance on an issue
claims--the reasons or main ideas used to prove the argument
counterargument--the way an author addresses the opposing position;
this is how an author distinguishes his/her opinion from that of others
evaluate, assess--judge the effectiveness or quality of
evidence (NOT textual evidence)--the specific details an author uses to
support a claim (which is used to prove the writer’s argument)
reasoning--support for conclusions made through logical thought
sound evidence--evidence that is logical and true
sufficient evidence--using ENOUGH evidence to clearly and strongly
support an argument
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What’s the
Difference?
An argument
•Persuasion
Persuasion focuses Propaganda
Argument
Purple = techniques
used
Green =
counterargument
focuses on
proving or
disproving a point
for the reader
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Uses logical
reasoning and
factual evidence
to prove a point;
based on
research;
considers others’
perspectives on
the issue
Includes a
counterargument
to address the
on
influencing/changin
g others’ beliefs
and actions
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Uses a blend of
facts and opinions
to make others do
or believe
something; might
consider others’
perspectives on the
issue
Only includes a
counterargument if
it helps the writer
• Propaganda
focuses on making
others accept the
writer’s beliefs
without thinking
• Uses assumptions
and biases to
manipulate your
emotions; uses little
or no evidence or
logic; only considers
its own message
• Ignores all
counterarguments;
may even lie about
them
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Examples
Argument--“Mothers Against Drunk Driving”
What is the ARGUMENT posed in this PSA?
What facts are used as EVIDENCE to support this argument?
Evaluate the evidence given in this PSA. Is it sound, sufficient,
or both? Explain.
Persuasion--2012 Romney campaign ad
What is the PURPOSE of this campaign ad?
What facts does Romney give? What opinions?
Why does Romney talk about his opponent, Barack Obama?
Is Romney’s evidence sound, sufficient, BOTH, or NEITHER?
Explain.
Propaganda--German Election poster from the 1932 Presidential
Election
Who is the targeted audience of this poster? What is the
purpose of this poster?
What claim does this poster use to accomplish its purpose?
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