Argument

An argumentative essay should:

• Have a clear stance established

• Present and analyze evidence

• Should center around emotion

• Demonstrate research

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1B

What is a thesis statement?

• Your first sentence

• Summary of your claim

• First sentence of your conclusion

• Your counterclaim

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.2A

What is the difference between a claim and a counterclaim?

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

Counterclaims are important to include in your essay

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.W.7.1C

Proponent is the side that _______ with you.

What does a refutation do?

• Should be based off opinion

• Is based off emotion

• Supports the opposing side

• Discredits the opposing side

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1B

Persuasion appeals mainly to _______ rather than logic