Argument: Review

Here is link to the sample papers for the Argument question for the practice test: http://goo.gl/kmH4fn

What qualities make the top paper effective?  TAKE NOTES on your AP personalized google doc.  Here is mine: http://goo.gl/rktUkU

My feedback:

• use CONCRETE evidence/examples to make your point evident
• use They Say I Say to show that you understand the counterarguments and can refute them
• Concede when you need to.
• do a brief outline of  your essay before you begin

Remember you have three options according to Gerald Graff,

1. Agree, but with a difference
2. Disagree with reasons
3. Agree and Disagree (this can look like a concession and rebuttal  or a qualified answer)

Also, rememeber the Toulmin frame for argument:

Because (evidence), therefore (your position) since (backing) unless (qualifiers).  

Because it is raining out, I should bring my umbrella since it wiill help keep me dry unless it has holes in it.

Let's try that with the 2012 argument!  see here: http://goo.gl/TYP7Xe