Elements of Argument

The writer's position or opinion on an issue. 

• claim
• counterclaim
• reasons
• evidence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.SL.6.3

CCSS.W.6.1A

CCSS.W.6.1B

Statements that can be proved and statements expressed in numbers. 

• facts and statistics
• examples
• expert opinions
• anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A quote from a scholar or someone who has in-depth knowledge of a subject. 

• facts and statistics
• examples
• expert opinions
• anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A brief story that illustrates a point. 

• facts and statistics
• examples
• expert opinions
• anecdotes

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

A brief story that illustrates a point. 

• facts and statistics
• examples
• expert opinions
• anecdotes

The last sentence in the introductory paragraph which states the writer's position

• argument

• claim

• topic sentence

• rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

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.L.1.1J

CCSS.L.2.1F

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.K.1D

These are examples of which parts of the argument?

Some people may say that cats are better pets than dogs; however, dogs are more playful and loyal than cats.

• claim; call to action

• hook; bridge

• counter-argument; rebuttal

• claim; topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI. 9-10.8

CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.8

The sentence in a paragraph that tells what a body paragraph will be about.

• claim

• call to action

• rebuttal

• topic sentence

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.W.6.2A

This is an example of ________________.

Be sure to visit your local animal shelter today and pick out a friend for life!

• rebuttal

• ethos

• pathos

• call to action

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5