Argumentative Essay Review

Front

How confident do you feel about your knowledge of ARGUMENTATIVE WRITING?

Back

The question is subjective and does not have a defined correct answer.

Front

What is the type of writing that tries to convince the reader of something?

Back

Argumentative

Front

In argumentative writing, what is the author's purpose for writing?

Back

to persuade

Front

What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

Back

a claim

Front

The point of view of people who do NOT agree with the claim you are making is called the ____.

Back

counterargument

Front

_____________ or evidence are used to support your claim.

Back

Reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

A statement that states the purpose and main point in a paragraph is known as the ___.

Back

topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

What are the specific pieces of information that support a claim called?

Back

Evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Front

An argument in favor of something is known as the ____ side.

Back

Pro

Front

An argument against something is known as the ____ side.

Back

Con