Argumentative Review

Before choosing a position or side, you should

• develop a thesis
• write the introduction
• weigh the sides

Once you choose a position/side, you should

• develop your claim/thesis
• develop an introduction
• outline your entire essay

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.1B

You should support claims with all of the following EXCEPT

• logical reasoning
• relevant evidence
• supporting ideas
• biased opinions

All of the following are examples of great transitional phrases EXCEPT

• On the other hand
• Although I believe this to be true
• Consequently
• On the contrary

What is the first task(s) you should complete when you receive a prompt (question or topic)?

• Skim through the article
• Read & write the essay 
• Read & highlight

The concluding statement or section should do all of the following EXCEPT

• restate the thesis
• restate the counterclaim
• summarize main points
• end with final comment on the topic

In a body paragraph you should include

• Transition, Reason, Example, and Explain
• Transtion, Your personal opinion on the matter, Facts, and Conclusion
• Transition, Rebuttal, Example, Explain
• Transition, Opinion, Example, Explain

Stating the opposing argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with your argument is called

• plagiarism
• opinion
• counterargument
• argument

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with the argument.

• Recall
• Cite Evidence
• Explain
• Counterclaim

Statement that tells the reader how the example or evidence supports the claim.

• Explain
• Argument
• Counterargument
• Audience