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Standards 9-10.WS.1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. a. Introduce precise claim(s), distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claim(s) and create an organization that establishes clear relationship among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence. b. Develop claim(s) and counterclaims fairly, supplying evidence for each while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both in a manner that anticipates the audience’s knowledge level and concerns. c. Use words, phrases, and clauses to link the major sections of the text, create cohesion, and clarify the relationships between claim(s) and reasons, between reasons and evidence, and between claim(s) and counterclaims. d. Establish and maintain a formal style and objective tone while attending to the norms and conventions of the discipline in which they are writing. e. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.

‍‍‍ Bell Work: Gerund Phrases
Complete the handout for gerund phrases.

‍ Did You Get All of the Key Terms?

 * Key Terms for Argumentation**
 * Claim** – Your basic belief about a particular topic, issue, event, or idea
 * Counterclaim** – A solid and reasonable argument that opposes or disagrees with your claim
 * Rebuttal** – A written or verbal response to a counterclaim. The object of the rebuttal is to take into account the ideas presented in the counterclaim and explain why they aren’t persuasive enough, valid enough, or important enough to outweigh your own claim.
 * Support** – Your specific facts or specific evidence used to support why your claim is true
 * Refute** – Argue against a position or prove it to be wrong
 * Qualify** – A "partly-agree" stance in which you agree (in part) with another person’s argument or position but also disagree with part of it.

‍ Practice
  Use the argument graphic organizer to break down an argument into its parts. You can make this argument about anything you wish; the point is to familiarize you with the logical process of thought involved in creating an argument. Your argument may be silly (like mine) or more serious. Regardless of the level of seriousness, make it logical and plan your use of facts and evidence as support for your claims.

‍ Check Understanding of //The Tao of Pooh//
Answer the study questions using the book.

Homework
Journal check for independent reading on Friday! You should have 9-10! They will ALL be due next Thursday!