Argumentative Writing

An argument uses logic and ________ to show that one argument is better than another

• claim

• evidence

• reason

• truth

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What are the three parts a good argument needs?

• reasoning, evidence, claim

• claim, evidence, truthful facts

• reasoning, evidence, facts

• facts, opinions, evidence

What is a claim?

• Your claim is the statement you are supporting, or arguing in favor of.

• Your claim is the statement you are defending, or arguing against.

• Your claim is the question you are asking.

• Your claim is your thesis.

A claim is a person's _______ on a particular issue

• position

• answer

• evidence

• thoughts

A claim is an _____________ rather than a fact.

• opinion

• piece of evidence

• arguable question

Which of the following is NOT a claim?

• PIgs are adorable

• My cat is the best cat

• Grass is green

• Pizza is awesome

What is your claim supported by?

• reasons

• questions

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

What does every reason need to be supported by?

• evidence

• opinions

• claims

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

What is a counterargument?

• A counter argument expresses the opinion of someone who disagrees with the claim.

• A counter argument expresses the opinion of someone who agrees with the claim.

• A counter argument expresses the facts of a research article

• A counter argument expresses the facts from another person's essay on the same topic

What is a thesis?

• A direct statement that explains the topic of your essay, what you believe about that topic, and why you believe it.

• A direct statement that starts with, "Today, I will be writing about..."

• A direct statement that explains the topic of your essay

• A direct statement that expresses all of your opinions on the topic