Argument Writing

to entertain.

to persuade.

to inform.

1 paragraph

2 paragraphs

3 or more paragraphs

take a position on a debatable question.

talk about both sides of a topic without choosing 1 side.

A claim/thesis statement (your opinion on the argument)

Supporting Reasons with evidence

Commentary/analysis on reasons & evidence

Opposing Reason (counter argmuent)

Refutation (attack the opposing reason)

In my opinion virtual school is better.

I think in person school is better.

In person school is better for students than online school.

Both virtual and in person school have pros and cons.

1 or 2

2 or 3

5

True because it's not an argument if you only write about 1 side. When you talk about the other side you can refute it and show why your opinion is more persuasive.

False because it's ok to only talk about your opinion. You don't want to write about the other side at all.

True. This is called citation.

False. You only need to use quotation marks.