Argumentative Writing

What is a claim?

• what you want to say

• the beginning of an essay

• a sentence in which you state your main argument and a brief description of how you will prove it

• a sentence that tells the topic.

You should always state your claim in your:

• introduction

• Rebuttal
• Counterclaim
• Evidence

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1B

CCSS.W.7.1A

When you state why you are making a claim, you are giving your:

• Counterclaim
• Thesis Statement
• Reasons
• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.8.1B

Your reasoning should always be supported by what?

• Counterclaims
• Evidence
• Claims
• Arguments

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

Facts, statistics, authoritative opinions, and data could all be used as:

• Thesis Statement
• Introduction
• Evidence
• Conclusion

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

This paragraph should wrap up your findings, restate your claim and include a call to action.

• Introduction
• Conclusion
• Body paragraph
• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1E

CCSS.W.7.2F

The opposite side of an argument to the one you are taking is known as the:

• Reasons
• Claim
• Counterclaim
• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.W.7.1A

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.W.7.1C

When you address the counterclaim by explaining why it is wrong, this is known as a:

• Thesis Statement
• Conclusion Paragraph
• Claim
• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.8

CCSS.W.9-10.1B

CCSS.W.9-10.1C

What is an author's reason for writing?

• Reason
• Purpose
• Point
• Audience

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.6

CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

The quality of being believable or trustworthy is called? 

• Credibility
• Evidence
• Support
• Cite

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1