How to Write an Argumentative Essay by Shmoop

An​ (a)   essay (b)   the reader to make a​ (c)   .

• persuades
• argument
• change
• fictional
• disuades
• money

In writing, another word for "argument" is...

• effective

• absolute

• claim

• fight

You should support your​ (a)   with​ (b)   .

• claim
• evidence
• property
• fence
• help

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

It is important to make your reader see your argument from...

• a scientific analysis
• a historical context
• their own perspective

• your point of view

You should anticipate your opponents'​ (a)   .

• counterarguments
• distractions
• surprises

Put the following parts of an argument essay in their typical order.

• Body

  (with supporting information and evidence)

• Conclusion

• Introduction

• Thesis

  (Claim or Position)

Why might argumentative writing be considered the most important type of writing to master in school?

• Argumentative writing is primarily for storytelling.
• Almost all forms of academic writing are a form of argument, in which you convince the reader to agree with your position.

• It is the easiest type of writing to master.
• Argumentative writing is only useful for academic essays, so it isn't very important at all.