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aCTIvITy 2.14
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Forming and Supporting a debatable Claim
my Notes
Forming and Supporting a Debatable Claim
3. Use the following steps to form and support a debatable claim for the topic you chose in Activity 2.11.
Step 1: Write a debatable claim for each side of an issue relating to the topic.
Texting
Side 1 Claim:
Side 2 Claim:
Step 2: Highlight the claim you will support.
Step 3: Freewrite: How can you support the claim you chose? How much logical reasoning can you use? Will you depend on pathos? How can you support your claim with evidence and sound reasoning?
Step 4: Identify and analyze your audience. Who would support the other side? Be specific! Consider the kind of information, language, and overall approach that will appeal to your audience. Ask yourself the following questions:
• What does the audience know about this topic (through personal experience, research, etc.)?
• What does the audience value related to this topic?
• How might the audience disagree with me? What objections will the audience want me to address or answer?
• How can I best use logos to appeal to and convince this audience?
• How will I use language to show I am worth listening to on this subject?
Step 5: Now that you better understand your audience, plan to address at least two counterclaims by identifying potential weaknesses of your argument within opposing reasons, facts, or testimony. Use this format:
My audience might argue , so I will counter by arguing or pointing out that .
Check Your Understanding
Why is it necessary to identify your audience as precisely and accurately as possible?
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