Argument Essay

A position or viewpoint along with claims and evidence used to support that opinion.

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

A statement that supports a position. (For example: If school started later, kids would get more sleep.)

• Argument

• Claim

• Evidence

Which of the following are considered credible sources?

(Pick 3)

• Wikipedia

• Published documents

• Scientific studies

• Trusted news sources

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.8

Why is Wikipedia not considered a credible source?

• It is not owned by a newspaper

• Anybody can add to a Wikipedia page

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.8

This is used to grab the readers' attention:

• Argument

• Claim

• Hook

Your __________ is where you tell what your essay is going to be about. It should be a clear, strong statement of your opinion. The rest of the essay will support it.

• thesis

• counterargument

• hook

Tags

CCSS.W.7.2A

Acknowledging an opposing point of view and then explain why you think it isn't strong enough to change your point of view.

• Hook

• Counterargument

• Thesis

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1C

How many reasons that support your argument should an argumentative essay have?

• one

• two

• three

What should the concluding (last paragraph) include?

(Choose 3)

• A final sentence that leaves readers with a strong final impression.

• New information

• A transition (Example: In summary, ...)

• The main points of the essay, without going into detail and repeating what the readers just read.

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2F

Is the following sentence a strong claim or a weak claim:

"Bottle bills are outdated and send the wrong message."

• strong claim

• weak claim

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.SL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.1B