Parts of an Argument Essay

What is a hook?

• An interesting first sentence to get the reader's attention.
• Evidence to make the reasons interesting.
• A strong ending that leaves the reader thinking about the most important point.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.2A

What is a claim?

• Facts and evidence that supports a writer's reasons.
• A statement where the writer chooses a side of an argument and states their overall argument.
• An explanation tying together the reasons and evidence.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

What are the reasons?

• The main points that use logic or evidence to justify the claim.
• Transitional words or phrases that connect the sentences together and help them flow logically from one to the next.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

What is a counterclaim?

• Evidence to support the hook.
• Main points that support the claim.
• The other side's best reason that supports their claim.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

What are transitional words or phrases?

• Words or phrases that help connect sentences together and create a good flow in the writing piece.
• The thesis statement of the piece of writing.

Tags

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What is a rebuttal?

• A take away or lesson that the writer wants the reader to remember most.
• Evidence that disagrees with the counterclaim and proves the claim of the paper.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

What would a conclusion for an argument essay include?

• The other side's best argument against the writer.
• A lesson or important point that the writer would like the reader to remember most.

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F