Argumentative Writing

This is a structured essay using clear CLAIM, EVIDENCE, AND RATIONALE(S) for the purpose of persuading others.

• Narrative Essay

• Explanatory Essay

• Argumentative Essay

• Descriptive Essay

Every argument begins with one of these.

• Claim

• Rationale

• Evidence

• Explanation

What order do the sentences in a body paragraph go in?

• Evidence, Rationale, Topic Sentence

• Topic Sentence, Evidence, Rationale

• Thesis, Evidence, Explanation

• Explanation, Topic Sentence, Evidence

What is true of the introductory paragraph?

• Ends with the thesis

• Introduces the big idea of the essay

• Starts with a hook

• All of the above

What is an argument?

• A discussion that involves opposing views on an issue; a fact or statement offered as proof or evidence.

• Facts, statistics, and other information used to support reasons.

• A general statement that offers support a claim.

• A statement of position on an issue.

Why is it important to "cite" textual evidence?

• To use evidence from the text to prove you read it.

• To prove your answer is correct.

• To support your claim.

• All of the above

What is a claim?

• The opposing viewpoint

• The writer's position that they are trying to prove

• Facts and statistics to support ideas

• The writers conclusion

What information is used to back up and support your answer?

• Hook

• Claim

• Argument

• Evidence