Argument Vocabulary/Essay

Argument

• A debatable statement.

• Facts that support a claim.

• A specific and arguable statement (thesis) that a writer or speaker attempts to prove.

• An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim: offers insights, analysis, significance, connections, and/or conclusions. 

Evidence

• A debatable statement.

• Facts that support a claim.

• A specific and arguable statement (thesis) that a writer or speaker attempts to prove.

• An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim: offers insights, analysis, significance, connections, and/or conclusions. 

Claim

• A debatable statement.

• Facts that support a claim.

• A specific and arguable statement (thesis) that a writer or speaker attempts to prove.

• An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim: offers insights, analysis, significance, connections, and/or conclusions. 

Reasoning

• A debatable statement.

• Facts that support a claim.

• A specific and arguable statement (thesis) that a writer or speaker attempts to prove.

• An explanation of how the evidence supports the claim: offers insights, analysis, significance, connections, and/or conclusions. 

Put the parts of an argument essay in the correct order.

• Claim 1. Evidence. Reasoning. Evidence. Reasoning.

• Claim 2. Evidence. Reasoning. Evidence. Reasoning.

• Summary(title, author, summary of story). Argument.

• Summary. Argument (restated).

• Claim 3. Evidence. Reasoning. Evidence. Reasoning.