Argumentative Texts

Front

A statement that supports your claim

Back

reason

Front

A writer's position on a problem or issue

Back

claim

Front

The people the essay is written for

Back

audience

Front

A sentence that states the purpose of writing

Back

thesis

Front

What a text is mostly about; the main idea

Back

Central idea

Front

The opposing viewpoint in an argument

Back

counterclaim

Front

Facts or information that support a claim

Back

evidence

Front

A personal belief or judgment

Back

opinion

Front

The conclusion or summary of an argument

Back

conclusion

Front

Words or phrases that help connect ideas in writing

Back

transitions