Read pages 525-535, on Argumentation; be able to answer/discuss the following questions:
1. How does argumentation differ from persuasion?
2. How does logic, rather than emotion, determine the strength of an argument?
3. Why does a thesis for an argument need to be debatable? (Note: the thesis statement of an argument may be referred to as a claim.
4. Why is it important to see the reading audience as skeptical?
5. Explain the various forms of valid evidence that may be used in arguments. (Key words: valid and evidence)
6. According to your text, what criteria should be used in selecting evidence?
7. Why is it important to know both sides of an argument?
8. How does the refutation make your argument stronger?
9. How does inductive and deductive argument differ?
Read the following essays, which serve as counterpoints to "Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior." All you have to do is click on the link below to access the essay. It would help if you printed out these essays, since we will use them next week, in class. Remember that you can print articles like this in the library--or at home.
Death Threats for Tiger Mom Amy Chua
Are Americans Incapable of Good Parenting?
Why Tiger Moms Are Great
Tiger Moms Don't Raise Superior Kids
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