Parts of an Argument

What is a CLAIM?

• Statement the writer is trying to prove is true.

• Supporting arguments for the position the author has

• What the evidence and explanation show

• The author's reasoning

What is EVIDENCE?

• true and reliable information that supports the claim and reasoning

• a summary of information the reader needs to understand the issue at hand

• the author's position on a controversial issue

• the reasoning for an author's position or stance

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What is REASONING?

• a point that explains WHY the author believes their claim or HOW their evidence supports the claim

• reliable proof that the claim is credible

• evidence provided to support the argument

• an explanation of why the counterargument is not valid

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What is a COUNTERPOINT or COUNTERCLAIM?

• The author's response to what the other side would say

• The "other side" of the argument - what others might say about the topic

• An author's position on a controversial issue

• The claim the author is making about the topic

What is a REBUTTAL?

• What the "other side" might say about an argument

• An author's position or stance on an argument

• An author's response to what the other side would say

• Evidence to support the claim and reasoning

Combining your claim and reasons into one sentence is called a(n) __________________________.

• Introduction

• Argument

• Thesis Statement or Position Statement

• Claim

That are two words you should never use in an argument essay?

• I and You

• Always and never

• Before and after

• Agree and disagree

What sentence contains the claim for this paragraph? 
 
In the United States, December is the greatest month of the year. For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December. Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month. In addition, December has a joyful and happy spirit.  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month. It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American. 

• It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.
•  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month.
• For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December.

What sentence contains evidence for this paragraph? 
 
In the United States, December is the greatest month of the year. For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December. Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month. In addition, December has a joyful and happy spirit.  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month. It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.

• No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month.
• In the United States, December is the greatest month of the year.
• For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December. 

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What sentence contains reasoning for this paragraph? 
 
In the United States, December is the greatest month of the year. For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December. Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month. In addition, December has a joyful and happy spirit.  No matter where a person travels during the month of December they will encounter singing, and smiling faces wishing those around them “Happy Holidays!”, impacting the mood of the entire month. It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.

• It is clear that December is the greatest month for any American.
• For example, nine out of ten people get a gift in December.
• Everyone loves to receive gifts, therefore a month that encourages gift giving a d receiving as much as December must be an incredible month

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