Elements of an Argumentative Essay

An argument is all of the following except....

• writing that expresses a position on an issue or problem

• to inform or explain something to the reader

• involves the process of establishing a claim/proposition and then proving it with the use of logical reasoning, examples, and research

• to present well-reasoned conclusions in order to persuade the audience to accept or at least seriously consider a point of view.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

The claim is...

• an opening statement that grabs the reader's attention

• the writer's position on an issue

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CCSS.RI.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

To persuade an audience to accept a claim, an author must provide support, which is?

• the main idea or position of your essay

• the opening statement that grabs the reader's attention

• the material that proves it with reasons and evidence.

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.2B

The counterargument/counterclaim is....

• gives details to help the reader understand the topic better

• an argument that stands in opposition to your claim

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CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

The rebuttal...

• informs or explains something to the reader

• states why the opposing side is wrong and supports your claim

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

When a viewpoint is refuted, it is...

• shown to be wrong

• shown to be right

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

An argumentative essay must have how many paragraphs?

• 6

• 2

• 5

• 3

The claim belongs in which paragraph?

• introduction

• body paragraph

• counterclaim/

  counterargument

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CCSS.W.9-10.1A

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

Which of these describes the parts of an argument?

• Evidence and support

• Evidence and logical appeals

• Evidence and emotional appeals

• Evidence and a claim

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

An argument is a claim supported by reasons and evidence.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1

CCSS.W.9-10.1A