What is Argument Writing?

The puporse of argument writing is to_______the reader.

• inform

• convince

• explain

• entertain

The proof that supports your claim and your reasons

A claim....

• Is an opinion

• Is not a statement already proven

• Needs reasons and evidence to be strong and valid.

• All of the above

Match the following

• Statement

• The library is a good place to study

• Claim

• Homework should be banned from school.

• claim

• The main character in the book is a teacher.

• Claim

• Schools should offer fast food options for lunch

• statement

• The main character changes over the course of the book and is a better person by the end of the story

A counter claim is​ (a)   and you will need to ​ (b)   your claim against it.

• an opposing claim
• refute
• a fact that has already been proven
• give evidence

Select each one that is a type of evidence to support a claim

• Personal story

• A quote from a novel

• Statistics

• Example

Refute means to

• Provide evidence

• Make a claim

• Prove wrong

• Make a statement