Claim: John is a good quarterback. Reason: [Because] John threw for thirty-nine
touchdowns last season.
Claim: John is a good-looking guy. Reason: [Because] John has gorgeous hair, nice skin, and a handsome smile.
Claim: John is a good friend. Reason: [Because] John is always there for you when you're down. He loves to make people smile.
1. What might the argument of this essay be?
a) John is a popular kid.
b) John is a great football player.
c) John, Doritos, and anchovies don't mix.
2. Make up some evidence to go with each claim about John.
Is it possible that your reason and your evidence might be the same thing?
No comments:
Post a Comment