Argumentative Scenarios

After all the action of scavenger hunts and synthesis prompts, our block day afforded us the opportunity to pause and consider the key characteristics of the various argumentative prompts that have filtered past your pencil the past few weeks. First, we looked at the timed argumentative prompt, which, due to time constraints, often results in a mention of the counterclaim and then a speedy return to the main argument in form of the rebuttal with an exemplification. Next, we looked at the non-timed argumentative prompt, which, due to a lack of time constraints, affords one to bring in a full counterclaim (or counterflaw in this case) section, a full rebuttal section, and a full conclusion section. As note with L***'s argument from last semester, more time means more paragraphs, more citations, and more thoroughness overall. Last, we looked at the synthesis prompt, which is, in essence, another style of argumentation with all of the evidence given to you in the form of 6 sources. For homework, you are to score the rangefinders for this synthesis prompt. You also have in your possession the Kings & Queens Speech Packets, which we will be reading, analyzing, and eventually synthesizing in the next 2 weeks. You are welcome to read ahead.