Argumentative

The writer presents a claim on a controversial issue and uses evidence to support it.

• argumentative writing

• issues

• gossip

• Expository Writing

a topic from society that people have different opinions about

• evidence

• bridge

• issue

• political debate

An individual's conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea.

• political side

• claim

• main idea

• evidence

Clearly state a claim in the thesis statement, and support it by using solid reasons and evidence.

• claim

• issue

• verbal assault

• argument

Logic, data, and facts that support their claim.

• ideas

• issues

• evidence

• proof

Statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects the evidence to the claim.

• claim

• evidence

• bridge

• turnback

Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with you.

• countertops

• counterclaim

• counterproof

• counterbridge

Demonstrating why the counterargument or counterclaim is wrong.

• claim

• turn-around

• turn-back

• turn yo' self!

How many paragraphs should an argumentative essay be?

• 6

• 12

• 9

• 5

How do your grab the attention of your reader?

• add a claim

• add evidence

• add an intro

• add a hook