Thesis Statement Practice

Match

Match the following

• Claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterclaim

You opinion or position

Is why you believe it.

is proof (facts, examples, sources).

What others might say (and why wrong).

• You opinion or position

• Is why you believe it.

• is proof (facts, examples, sources).

• What others might say (and why wrong).

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes a counterclaim in argumentative writing?

• A statement that asserts a belief or opinion.

• A rationale that supports the claim.

• Facts or statistics that reinforce the claim.

• An acknowledgment of opposing viewpoints.

Multiple Choice

What is Argumentative Writing?

• Writing that tells a personal story with characters and events.

• Writing that explains facts or teaches about a topic.

• Writing that shares opinions without support.

• Writing that makes a claim and supports it with reasons and evidence.

Multiple Choice

Based on the definitions and the formula for argumentative writing, what are the essential components needed to construct a strong argument?

• Claim, Reason, Evidence

• Claim, Counterclaim, Conclusion

• Claim, Reason, Evidence, Counterclaim

• Claim, Reason, Evidence, Counterclaim, Conclusion

Match

Match the following

• A strong thesis statement must be clear and precise, allowing readers to understand your main argument easily.

• Ensure your thesis directly relates to your topic and address the key issues you plan to discuss in your argument.

• A good thesis should be specific enough to guide your argument, providing a clear direction without being overly broad.

A strong thesis statement must be clear

Relevance to Topic

Specificity and Depth

• A strong thesis statement must be clear

• Relevance to Topic

• Specificity and Depth

Multiple Select

Which of the following are criteria for an exemplary argument according to the rubric?

• Strong, clear claim

• Lots of strong evidence

• Refutes counters fairly

• All of the above

Exemplary vs. Proficient: ____________________________________

Exemplary has a stronger, clearer claim with more detailed reasons, deeper evidence, and a well-developed conclusion, while Proficient is clear but less detailed, with simpler evidence and explanation.

Multiple Choice

How does a strong argumentative essay begin?

• A) With a list of evidence before giving an opinion

• B) With a story that entertains the reader

• C) With a clear claim or thesis statement that guides the argument

• D) With only the conclusion to save time

Labelling

Label the Argument Triangle

Drag labels to their correct position on the image

Reason 2

Reason 1

Claim

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the role of evidence in an argument?

• It is your opinion or position.

• It is why you believe your claim.

• It is proof such as facts, examples, or sources.

• It is what others might say against your claim.

Multiple Choice

According to the argument triangle, what role do reasons play in supporting a claim?

• They provide justification and evidence for the claim.

• They are the main point or assertion being made.

• They are unrelated to the claim.

• They summarize the argument.

Think about an issue you care about (school, community, or world).

• Write your opinion as a claim.

• Example: “Students should have less homework.”
  Piensa en un tema que te importe (la escuela, la comunidad o el mundo). Escribe tu opinión como una afirmación (claim).
  Ejemplo: “Los estudiantes deberían tener menos tarea.

Brainstorm Issues You Care About

• At the top, write your claim.

• On the bottom corners, write two reasons why your claim is true.

Label the Argument Triangle