ELA21.12.11c

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 12

The purpose of argumentative writing is to defend an opinion or state a claim.
Argumentative writing includes introducing the topic by stating an argumentative claim, valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence to support the claim, and a logical conclusion that describes the larger implications of the topic or text.
Strategies to create stone and style in argumentative writing.
Words that indicate transitions.

Write an argument to support claims in an analysis of topics or texts that utilizes intentional transitions.
Gather relevant and sufficient evidence from accurate and credible sources to support the claim.
Use valid reasoning to support a claim.
Make rhetorical choices that convey a specific tone or style.
Include a logical conclusion that captures the larger implications of the topic or text.

To effectively defend a position or make a claim, they must present relevant, sufficient evidence from accurate and credible sources.
An argument can be more effective if the writer includes a logical conclusion that indicates the larger implication of the topic or text.
They can make rhetorical choices in their writing to create a specific tone and style.