Writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence is...

• a claim

• an argument

• a reason

• a rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

The main point of an author’s argument is the...

• argument

• reason

• claim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Why the author makes the claim is the...

• reason

• claim

• argument

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason is the...

• reason

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

An opposing claim is the...

• claim

• reason

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

A statement that a counterclaim or criticism is not true is the...

• counterclaim

• claim

• rebuttal

• argument

Tags

CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

The first reason

First of all

Secondly

Finally

One reason

Another reason

In addition

• introduce evidence

• introduce a claim

• introduce a counterclaim

• conclude

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

In fact

According to

For example

For instance

Studies show

Research shows

• introduce a claim

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• conclude

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

CCSS.W.9-10.2C

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

Critics argue that….

Others may say…but I argue…

A common argument against this position is...but…

It’s easy to think...but when you look at the facts…

While some researchers say...nevertheless…

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• introduce a claim

• conclude

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

"Dogs are better pets than cats" is an example of a...

• reason

• evidence

• claim

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D