Argumentative Writing

Doesn't know the issue

Is in favor of the issue

Is against the issue

Is neutral on the issue

Irrelevant

Not important

Your stance on an issue

The worst part of an argument

Can be neutral

Needs to be bold

Is also known as a thesis statement

Shows your stance on an issue

Supports your claim

Hinders your argument

Supports your counterclaim

Does nothing for your argument

They keep you from introducing your claim.

They don't do anything so they are pointless.

They are useless and difficult to compose.

They explain how the evidence proves your point.

in favor of the issue.

doesn't have a stance on the issue.

doesn't know what the issue is.

is against the issue

Government sites (.gov)

Educational sites (.edu)

Commercial sites (.com)

Organizational sites (.org)

0 - I don't get any of this stuff.

1 - eh, I kinda understand what's needed.

2 - okay, but would like more notes, examples and practice.

3 - Good! I could compose an okay argumentative essay with some evidence but counterclaim is still weak.

4 - Great! I could compose a solid argumentative essay with reliable evidence and a counterclaim.