Argumentative Writing

The writer presents a claim on a controversial issue and uses evidence to support it.

• Argumentative Writing

• Informative Writing

• Expository Writing

• Narrative Writing

A topic from society that people have different opinions about.

• Issue

• Evidence

• Bridge

• Audience

An individual's conclusion about a text, topic, event, or idea.

• Bridge

• Claim

• Issue

• Rebuttal

Who will read the essay?

• Argument

• Persuasive

• Audience

• Bridge

Clearly state a claim in the thesis statement and support it using solid reasons and evidence.

• Rebuttal

• Evidence

• Argument

• Claim

Logic, data, and facts that support the thesis.

• Evidence

• Bridge

• Counterargument

• Audience

A statement that explains how the evidence supports and connects the evidence to the claim.

• Bridge

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Issue

Challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree with it.

• Rebuttal

• Persuasive

• Audience

• Counterargument

Demonstrating why the counterargument is wrong.

• Counterargument

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Issue

How does Persuasive writing differ from Argumentative writing?

• Persuasive's supporting details are based on feelings and emotions.

• Argumentative's supporting details are based on feelings and emotions.