Argumentative Writing

What is a claim? 

• a statement used to support or prove the thesis
• quotations from a source
• the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence 
• a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 

What is a evidence? 

• a statement used to support or prove the thesis
• quotations from a source
• the analysis explaining the meaning of evidence 
• a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 

What is analysis? 

• a statement used to support or prove the thesis
• quotations from a source
• the explanation of the meaning of evidence 
• a sentence that grabs your reader's attention 

What is true of the introductory paragraph? 

• ends with the thesis
• introduces the big idea of the essay
• starts with a hook
• all of these

A thesis statement is NOT... 

• the main point of the essay
• the main argument of the essay
• a summary
• opinion + reasons

What order to the sentences in a body paragraphs go in?

• Evidence, Explanation, Topic Sentence
• Thesis, Evidence, Explanation
• Topic Sentence, Evidence, Explanation
• Explanation, Topic Sentence, Evidence

This shares the point of view of people who do not agree with your claim.

• Fact

• Opposing Claim

• Purpose

• Criteria

Answer explanation

To give credit where credit is due.

• citing

• audience

• purpose

• facts

Answer explanation

What is a writer's position on an issue or topic?

• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Claim
• Logic

The point of view of people who do not agree with the claim you are making is called the ____.

• Support
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal
• Evidence