Argumentative Writing

The type of writing we are focused on is...

• Memoir

• Argumentative

• Informative

• Story

The purpose of argumentative writing is to...

• Entertain and make people laugh.

• Inform others about a topic.

• Persuade others that my claim is correct.

• Tell a story.

TRUE/FALSE: Argumentative writing must always have an opinion.

• True

• False

What is a thesis statement?

• The only thing that matters.

• The end of an essay.

• A sentence that tells the topic.

• A sentence that states your main argument and a brief description of how you will prove it.

What would be TWO best reasons to support this claim:

Classical music is the best music to listen to because...

• It helps me focus and clears my mind.

• Classical music is the best.

• It helps me relax and sleep better.

• It is boring and not appealing.

What is the definition of "Claim"?

• One sentence at the end of your introduction paragraph that expresses the main ideas of your essay.

• A confident assertion or belief you have about a specific topic.

• An argument that is opposite of what you believe about a topic.

• A statement that inspires your readers to continue reading.

What type of statement is this:

Students should play sports in high school.

• A question.

• A fact.

• A claim.

• An command.

Argumentative writing should NOT have a(n). . .

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

• Opinion

What is the definition of "Counterclaim"?

• One sentence at the end of your introduction paragraph that expresses the main ideas of your essay.

• A confident assertion or belief you have about a specific topic.

• An argument that is opposite of what you believe about a topic.

• A statement that inspires your readers to continue reading.

True or False: In argumentative writing, you should always have reasons to support your claim.

• True

• False