Terms from Argumentative Essay Writing

Front

Conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea.

Back

claim

Front

A topic from society with differing opinions.

Back

Issue

Front

Relevant logic, data, and facts supporting the thesis.

Back

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Who reads your essay?

Back

Audience

Front

A statement explaining how evidence supports and connects to the claim.

Back

Bridge

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Front

Challenging an argument by addressing opposing views. AKA - counterargument

Back

Counterclaim

Front

Demonstrating why the counter-argument is wrong (rebuttal)

Back

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