Intro to Argumentative Essay

Arguments can be very calm.

• True

• False

You have to believe in the side you are arguing.

• True

• False

Every argument has a right and wrong side.

• True

• False

What does it mean to persuade someone?

• to disturb someone about something

• to sweat on someone

• to confuse someone

• to convince someone about something

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.8.8

Argumentative writing uses feeling and emotions as supporting details.

• True

• False

A claim is the main idea the writer is trying to make.

• True

• False

Which of the following are parts of evidence in an argumentative essay?

• Logic

• Facts

• Data

• All answers

A counterclaim is

• the opposing argument.

• a higher argument.

• a stronger argument.

• your mom.

What is it called when you demonstrate why the counterclaim is wrong?

• conclusion

• rebuttal

• disagreement

• thesis

According to what we discussed yesterday, what is an argument?

• An attempt to prove your point

• A yelling match

• A statement that someone believes is true or should be true.

• A chance to see who is right or wrong