Parts of an Argument

Which of the following describe claim?

• the thesis or main idea of an argument

• what the other side would say

• your answer to what the other side would say

Which of the following describe a reason?

• a point that explains why you can take a certain position on a controversial issue

• proof that your point is true

• what the other side would argue

Which of the following describes evidence?

• proof that your reason is true

• a summary of information the reader needs to understand the issue at hand

• you position on a controversial issue

Which of the following is an example of a claim?

• While opponents say that fast food workers are mostly teens and do not need much pay, that is simply not true. Only 30% of fast food workers are teens.

• Fast food workers should be paid $15 per hour.

• Fast food workers need $15 per hour because, thanks to hard economic times, fast food work is their career.

facts, expert opinions, examples, or other details that back up a reason or claim

• argument
• counterargument
• evidence
• claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1B

CCSS.W.8.9A

the writer's position on an issue or problem

• claim
• evidence
• counterargument
• reasons

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1B

What is a counterclaim

• A statement of position on an issue.

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

• The opposing side against the claim you are trying to prove.

• The reason why you disagree with the author.

• I do not know, yet.

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.SL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.1A

CCSS.W.8.1C

The last sentence of the ESSAY which tells your audience what you want them to do.

• topic sentence

• counter-claim

• call to action

• conclusion

Tags

CCSS.W.6.1E

CCSS.W.6.2F

What is the definition of refute?

• to support

• to repeat

• to show to be wrong

Words that help your paper flow. Ex: First, Second, Next, Also...

• Transition Phrases

• Extra Words

• Words

• IDK