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It is a subjective viewpoint that may vary from person to person.\nAn argument is not\nan opinion.\nAn argument is a way of presenting and defending a claim or position.\nFor example:\n\"The scientific consensus is clear:\nClimate change poses a significant threat to our planet and future generations!\"\nAn argument\ncontains:\nLet's break down these terms in the next few slides.\nClear reasons and relevant evidence to support your claim.\nvocabulary\nFor example, a claim could be:\n\"Urgent action is needed to mitigate the effects of climate change.\"\nClaims are the statements or assertions we make to support our position on a particular topic.\nvocabulary\nTo illustrate, these would be possible reasons for our claim about climate change:\nRising global temperatures\nIncreased frequency of extreme weather events\nNegative impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity\nreasons are the explanations or justifications behind our claim.\nvocabulary\nFor instance, evidence that would support our claim would be:\nData from reputable sources showing the increase in average global temperatures over the past century.\nEvidence is factual information, data, examples, or expert opinions that support our reasons.\nChoose a side: Cats or Dogs. Think about which pet you believe is better and why.\nNext, gather into small groups based on your chosen pet. Discuss among yourselves and come up with reasons and evidence to support your claim.\nActivity:\nCats vs. Dogs?\nThink about the unique qualities, benefits, and experiences associated with your preferred pet!\nDid you try to anticipate what the other side's arguments were?\nCounterclaims present opposing viewpoints or alternative claims.\nAddressing counterclaims\nGoing back to our example,\nA counterclaim would be:\n\"Climate change is a natural process and not influenced by human activities.\"\nTo strengthen our argument, we should address counterclaims and provide evidence and reasoning to counter them!\nTo address this counterclaim\nYou could provide the following:\nReason: Human activities definitely contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.\nEvidence: Scientific studies that demonstrate the link between human-induced greenhouse gas emissions and global warming.\nIn closing,\nBy understanding key components of argumentation, we can craft compelling arguments.\nStrong arguments have clear claims, with reasons supported by evidence.\nStrong arguments also address counterclaims with reasons and evidence.\nChoose one person to share your claim, reasons, and evidence for your stand regarding cats vs. dogs in class tomorrow. Make sure you anticipate the counterarguments of each side.\nThe group with the most convincing argument supported by logical reasons and credible, factual evidence will win!\nGood luck!\nAdditional activity: Informal Debate\nResource\nPage\nThis presentation template\nuses the following free fonts:\nTitles: Baron\nHeaders: Anonymous PRO\nBody Copy: Anonymous PRO\nYou can find these fonts\nonline too. Happy designing!\nDon't forget to delete this\npage before presenting.\nUse these design resources\nin your Canva Presentation.\nCredits\nThis presentation template is free\nfor everyone to use thanks to the following:\nSlidesCarnival for the presentation template\nCanva Creative Studio for the lesson plan\nPexels for the photos\nHappy designing!","cbCaiab0oc74vXXZ","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiab0oc74vXXZ","pptx",4810817,"English","# Define arguments\n## Opinion vs. argument\n# Build an argument\n## Claims\n## Reasons\n## Evidence\n# Address counterclaims\n## Anticipate opposing viewpoints\n## Provide counter-reasoning and evidence\n# Classroom activities\n## Cats vs. Dogs debate\n## Informal debate","[{\"question\":\"What is the difference between an opinion and an argument?\",\"answer\":\"An opinion is a personal belief or judgment. 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