Monday 04/23 Writing - Evaluating the Validity of Your Argument

Purpose: As an argument writer, I can strengthen my claim by making sure my evidence doesn't depend on flawed reasoning.

1. Connection:  I Believe You
2. Teaching:   Today I want to teach you that truly persuasive writers word and present their evidence in a way that is incontestable, there are no flaws in their reasons.  One way they do this work is to make sure that they are not presenting specific evidence as being true for all times and occasions--unless it is.
3. Engagement:  Evaluating the Validity of Your Argument
4. Next Steps: Continue reworking your argument draft.
• Increase the validity of your argument by altering your language and tone.
• Add powerful quotes to strengthen your argument.
• Gather and rewrite evidence in your own words.
• Explicitly connect your reasons to your evidence: don't make your readers infer!
• Continually ask yourself, "What are you trying to teach/show/make your reader believe?"