The Art of Persuasion: Argument and Rhetoric · Speaking & Listening

Crafting a Claim

Learning to state a clear position and support it with relevant, logical reasoning.

Key Questions

  1. 1What distinguishes a strong argumentative claim from a simple opinion?
  2. 2How does a writer anticipate and address potential counterarguments?
  3. 3Why is the clarity of a thesis statement vital to the success of an argument?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Writing - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: Language Arts
Unit: The Art of Persuasion: Argument and Rhetoric
Period: Speaking & Listening

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