Argument & Debate

What is argumentative writing?

• A story with a narrator

• A piece of writing that gives the reader information about a certain topic

• A piece of writing that attempts to prove what they believe is correct

• A piece of writing that is about a fight

In argumentative writing, what is a claim?

• The theme of the story

• The statement the writer is trying to prove

• The author telling the reader that they own something

• The true facts in the essay

What is a counter argument?

• The number of arguments a writer puts in their essay

• The second argument a writer makes

• A writer's original claim

• When the writer explains why someone might disagree with their claim

What is a debate?

• A discussion or structured contest about a topic or issue

• When you take the worm off of the fishing hook

• When you have a bad date

• When you fight with someone over superheros

What is a rebuttal?

• When you end up agreeing with your opponent

• Your chance to discredit what your opponent just argued

• When you give an argument for the opposing side

• When you end up switching sides in the middle of a debate