Argument Writing

Front

What is your opinion or argument called?

Back

Claim

Front

What do concluding statements NOT do?

Back

Make a new claim.

Front

What is the first sentence in a piece of writing that grabs the reader’s attention?

Back

Hook

Front

What states the argument the writer is trying to prove?

Back

Claim

Front

What is a statement the writer is trying to prove is true?

Back

Claim

Front

What is the purpose of evidence in argument writing?

Back

To support the claim.

Front

What is a counterclaim?

Back

An argument that opposes the main claim.

Front

What is the conclusion in an argument?

Back

The final statement that summarizes the argument.

Front

What is a thesis statement?

Back

A sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay.

Front

What is the role of a hook in writing?

Back

To engage the reader's interest.