Argumentative Writing Terms

What is argumentative writing?

• A verbal or written fight between people.

• Writing used to argue one's point and convince others that it is the best argument or view.

• Writing that does not include research.

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Arugmentative writing must include...

(Choose all that apply.)

• Counterclaim

• Reasons

• Evidence

• Claim

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

A ____ is your point to prove an argument. It is also referred to as "taking a stance."

• counterclaim

• claim

• fact

• quotation

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Without these, why would anyone agree with you?

• Evidence

• Arguments

• Reasons

• Claims

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

_____ is the proof that supports your claim and your reasons.

• Claim

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Opinions

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

The opposing argument is the

• counterclaim

• claim

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Refute means to...

• prove right

• prove wrong

• show the other side of the argument

• explain your research

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

Claim: Students should wear school uniforms.

What would the counterclaim be for this argument?

• Students already wear school uniforms.

• Students should be asked if they want to wear school uniforms.

• Families can't afford school uniforms.

• Students should not wear school uniforms.

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CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

Give 2 reasons for this claim that makes the most sense: Students should be required to clean up the restrooms from top to bottom when they trash it in the schools....

• because they should clean up after themselves and their parents will be proud

• because they are nasty and need to be taught a lesson

• because it teaches them responsibility and can prevent them from messing it up again

• because it will show that they care about the school and help the janitors

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

Is the example below a claim, reason, or evidence?
Ex. Dr. Shelnutt, a veterinarian, said that, "Dogs have a protective instinct. They can sense danger, and they will do what they can to protect you."

• Claim
• Reason
• Evidence
• Point of View

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6