Argument Essay

The last paragraph of an essay that summarizes the essay and gives an overall solution to a problem.

• Introduction Paragraph

• Conclusion Paragraph

• Thesis Statement

• Counterclaim

Evidence that disagrees or disputes with the counterclaim.

• Claim

• Joint

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

The writer’s stance or overall argument.

• Claim

• Reasons

• Data

• Joint

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

Evidence (facts) that support the reasons (claim).

• Joint

• Argumentative Essay

• Reasons

• Data

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

A claim that disagrees with the writer’s claim. (The opposition’s stance)

• Reasons

• Thesis Statement

• Counterclaim

• Claim

Main points that use logic or reasoning to justify the writer's claim

• Reasons

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Introduction Paragraph

Usually one sentence that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay, and is explained in the essay by examples and evidence.

• Introduction Paragraph

• Argumentative Essay

• Joint

• Thesis Statement

to convince the reader to accept – or seriously consider – your opinion on a controversial issue.

• Joint

• Argumentative Essay

• Introduction Paragraph

• Counterclaim

The warrant or bridge that connects data to the writer's reasons and claim.

• Reasons

• Data

• Joint

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

The first paragraph of an essay that introduces the main idea of your essay and tells why your topic is important.

• Conclusion Paragraph

• Claim

• Thesis Satement

• Introduction Paragraph