Elements of Argumentative Writing

What is a Rebuttal?

• Reasons why counter claim is not as strong as the claim.

• Reasons that support the whole paragraph.

• When trigger words are not used

• When the conclusion paragraph isn't strong enough.

What is an argument?

• A claim that has logic and facts.

• A claim that has feelings in it.

• A claim that tells a story.

• When two people fight over something.

What is a "hook" sentence?

• The sentence that is the main idea of an essay.

• The sentence that ends the paper.

• A sentence that gets the reader's attention_.

• Something you go fishing with.

When changing topics or claims you must use what?

• Transitions

• Adjectives

• Hook sentences

• Topic Sentences

What is a counterclaim?

• The ending of an essay.

• The rebuttal.

• Agreeing with your opponent's claim.

What are the three main elements of an argumentative essay?

• Intro-Body-Conclusion

• Lead-Thesis-Conclusion

• Claim-Counterclaim-Rebuttal

• Hook-Thesis-Counterclaim

What are the elements of a thesis statement?

• Opinion-Claims

• Claims-Evidence-Support

• Evidence-Support

• Hook-Evidence

What is a bridge sentence?

• The response to the counterclaim.

• The response to the claim.

• A statement that connects evidence to the claim.

• A conclusion.

What is logic?

• Feelings

• Reason or good sense.

• Opinions.

• Facts

What is the purpose of argumentative writing?

• To persuade.

• To tell a story.

• To inform.

• To tell how to do something.