Argumentative Writing

Making a statement and supporting it using logical reasons and evidence is a(n):

• persuasion

• claim

• argument

• evidence

What does it mean to rephrase your prompt?

• Write the prompt using the same words

• Rewrite the prompt in your own words

• Explain what the prompt means

Brainstorming is...

• Discussing and exchanging ideas

• Coming up with ideas about a topic

• a useful way to get ideas flowing

The first paragraph in an argumentative essay is called...

• Conclusion

• Counterargument

• Body paragraph 1

• Introduction

Tags

CCSS.W.5.1A

CCSS.W.5.2A

The introduction has ...

• A hook

• Counterclaim

• Background information

• A Thesis Statement that lets the reader know what you are arguing

The body paragraphs contain...

• a transition word/phrase

• explanations

• evidence

• reasons

"First," "Second," "On the other hand," and "In conclusion" are examples of...

• Transition words and phrases

• Positions

Evidence is...

• your personal opinion

• facts / real life experiences

• statistics

• examples

What is the purpose of having evidence in an argumentative essay?

• To prove your point

• To distract your audience from your stance

• To support your reasons

A thesis statement in an argumentative essay...

• the position you are arguing

• explains the counterargument

• the main idea