Argumentative Essay Components

What is included in an introductory paragraph in an argumentative essay?

• Hook

• Counterclaim

• Thesis

• Overview

Which of the following is the BEST definition of a claim?

• a statement of fact

• a paper that presents an argument

• a position that can be argued

A strong claim is debatable. How do we know it is debatable?

• It is interesting.

• It can be supported with evidence.

• It isn't a fact.

Strong claims identify the author's stance. What is a "stance"?

• something that is unclear

• the sentence stem

• the position

• a fact

What is evidence? 

• Information that ties your claim to your warrant.
• Information that disproves your claim. 
• Information that supports your claim.
• Information that supports your warrant. 

What is strong evidence? 

• Facts 
• Opinions 
• Counterclaims 
• Numbers 

What is a Claim?

• Living things need water.
• The supporting details
• Fake news
• The writer's position or stance, it answers the question

Evidence is the....

• HOW you know
• Statistic or measurement
• WHY you know
• ANYTHING you know

What does CER stand for?

• Create Evaluate Respond

• Consider Evidence Relevant

• Claim Evidence Reasoning

• Cause Examine Real-life

What does evidence mean?

• a statement that you believe to be true

• an opinion

• all scientific data that supports your claim

• an argument