WHY DO WE NEED TEXTUAL EVIDENCE?

We need textual evidence

because this is not a good
enough explanation.

-We use textual evidence to
support our claims
(arguments)
Reviewing The Structure Of An Argumentative Paragraph:
The purpose of an argument is to use and explain
evidence to support a claim and persuade a
reader.
The 3 Parts of an Argument:
1) claim
2) evidence
3) explanation
EXAMPLE OUTLINE USING TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
Claim: Teenagers should not smoke marijuana.

Evidence: In the article Marijuana May Hurt the Developing
Teenage Brain, the author Patti Neighmond states that
regular marijuana use once a week or more actually
changes the structure of the teenage brain, specifically in
areas dealing with memory and problem solving.

Explanation: Teenagers should not smoke marijuana because
studies show that it can have a damaging impact on the
development of the teenage brain.
Sample Paragraph
Teenagers should not smoke marijuana. In the article
Marijuana May Hurt the Developing Teenage Brain,
the author Patti Neighmond states that regular
marijuana use once a week or more actually
changes the structure of the teenage brain, specifically
in areas dealing with memory and problem solving.
Teenagers should not smoke marijuana because
studies show that it can have a damaging impact on the
development of the teenage brain.



HOW TO INCORPORATE TEXTUAL EVIDENCE
Step 1: choose a text that will support your claim.
Marijuana May Hurt the Developing Teenage Brain
(article)

Step 2: find out who said it (the author)
the author Patti Neighmond

Step 3: follow the GTA format (Genre, Title, Author)
In the article Marijuana May Hurt the Developing
Teenage Brain, the author Patti Neighmond states