Argumentative Text Introduction - Third Grade Reading

Summary

This video explains the concept of argumentative text, emphasizing that it's not about yelling or fighting but about presenting a persuasive claim. The author writes to convince the reader to think, believe, or do something, supported by evidence such as facts and examples. The key components of an argumentative text include the claim, the intended audience, and the evidence. Through these elements, the author works to persuade the reader to agree with their point of view, whether it’s to change their mind or take action.

Takeaways

• 😀 Argumentative text is written to present a claim or argument to persuade the reader.
• 😀 The goal of argumentative text is not to 'fight,' but to convince the reader of a claim through reasoning and evidence.
• 😀 The author's intent is to persuade the reader to do something, think something, or change their opinion.
• 😀 A common example of argumentative text could be an author writing to convince a teacher about having a class pet.
• 😀 The teacher, in this case, is the intended audience that the author wants to persuade.
• 😀 To make their argument convincing, the author must make a clear claim that they want the reader to agree with.
• 😀 Evidence is essential to support the author's claim; this includes facts and examples that back up the argument.
• 😀 Strong, well-supported evidence is critical for the argument to be effective and persuasive.
• 😀 If the author uses enough valid evidence, they may succeed in convincing the reader to believe or agree with their claim.
• 😀 Argumentative writing involves the strategic use of logical and factual support to build a compelling case for the reader.

Q & A

What is argumentative text?

Argumentative text is when an author writes to present a claim and tries to persuade the reader to agree with that claim.

Does argumentative text mean the author is fighting or yelling?

No, argumentative text does not involve fighting or yelling. The term 'argument' refers to a reasoned claim that the author is making to persuade the reader.

What is the purpose of argumentative text?

The purpose of argumentative text is to persuade or convince the reader to believe, think, or do something based on the author's claim.

Can you give an example of argumentative text?

An example could be an author writing to convince their teacher to allow a class pet. The author would present reasons and evidence to persuade the teacher.

Who is the intended audience of an argumentative text?

The intended audience is the person or group the author is trying to convince, such as a teacher, principal, or another reader.

What is a claim in argumentative text?

A claim is the main point or argument the author is trying to prove or persuade the reader to agree with.

Why is evidence important in argumentative text?

Evidence is important because it supports the author's claim with facts, examples, or reasoning. Without enough good evidence, the argument may not be convincing.

What kind of evidence can be used in argumentative text?

Evidence can include facts, statistics, examples, expert opinions, or any other information that supports the author's argument.

How can an author make their argument convincing?

An author can make their argument convincing by using clear and strong evidence that directly supports their claim, helping the reader see the validity of the argument.

Is it necessary to convince everyone with argumentative text?

No, the goal is not necessarily to convince everyone, but to persuade the intended audience (e.g., a teacher) to agree with the author's claim.