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Building Good Arguments

The document provides instructions on how to construct a good argument using the A.R.E. framework. It explains that a good argument contains an Assertion, Reasoning, and Evidence. It gives examples of arguments for banning homework that include a clear assertion, a reasoning of why it should be banned, and a piece of evidence to support the assertion and reasoning. The document encourages practicing making arguments on sample topics and using the A.R.E. framework.

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Building Good Arguments

The document provides instructions on how to construct a good argument using the A.R.E. framework. It explains that a good argument contains an Assertion, Reasoning, and Evidence. It gives examples of arguments for banning homework that include a clear assertion, a reasoning of why it should be banned, and a piece of evidence to support the assertion and reasoning. The document encourages practicing making arguments on sample topics and using the A.R.E. framework.

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Building Good Arguments

Mr. Hendy Industries


Many of you are good at arguing
topics, but you need to understand
how to create good arguments

Try this for example


Learning Goal:

To be able to construct
competent A.R.E.guments
Rugby is the best sport
played in Canada
Fall is the best
season
Jason Mahone is better
than Justin Beiber
The United States is
better than Canada
In your table group, Should
create a solid
argument for or
homework be
against this point banned?
Great arguments A.R.E. Great

A.R.E.
1.A stands for Assertion. An assertion is a
simple statement that clearly defines your
position. This is where you start!

Example: Homework should be banned


Great arguments A.R.E. Great

A.R.E.
2.R stands for Reasoning. Reasoning is the
because part of your argument

Example: Homework should be banned


because it interferes with effective learning
Great arguments A.R.E. Great

A.R.E.
3.E stands for Evidence. Evidence is some
kind of proof that your assertion and
reasoning are true
Example: Homework should be banned because it interferes
with effective learning. For example, students have to stay up late
to finish their homework, and this makes them tired in class and
they pay less attention to what is being taught.
Lets practice making

guments
Using the information Should school
you just gained,
make a solid uniforms be
A.R.E.gument for mandatory?
Should cell
phones be
What about banned from
school?
Success Criteria:
Take 7 minutes with your table
group to create a topic and a solid
A.R.E.gument. One member will
present to the class. Try to include
at least 3 pieces of evidence

Its ok if you make some stuff up this time

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