Argumentative writing

Front

This tells why the claim is made and is supported by evidence.

Back

Reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

What is a claim?

Back

The writer’s position that they are trying to prove

Front

Counterclaim

Back

The opposing view

Front

What is evidence?

Back

Facts and statistics to support ideas

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Counterargument

Back

Counterclaim

Front

If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...

Back

Students should not wear school uniforms.

Front

If your claim is, “Students should wear school uniforms,” your counterclaim would be ...

Back

Students should not wear school uniforms.

Front

What is information used to back up and support your answer?

Back

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Why is it important to “cite” textual evidence?

Back

All of the above

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.9

CCSS.RI.4.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.6.1

Front

Argument

Back

A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence