Argumentative Review

A debateable or arguable topic given to writers. Research help determine the answer to this.

• Prompt or Question

• Claim

• Counterclaim

The writer's position in response to a prompt, that they support with reasons and evidence.

• Claim

• Rebuttal

• Counterclaim

The main point(s) that support the writer's claim; there are 3 in an essay, but only 1 in a paragraph.

• Reasons

• Counterclaims

• Claims

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

When the writer addresses the opposite side of the argument.

• Counterclaim

• Evidence

• Claim

Follows the counterclaim, when the writer comes back with a reason why their claim is still the better claim.

• Rebuttal

• Claim

• Evidence

Examples, statistics, or expert opinions that support the writer's 3 main reasons.

This should ALWAYS be directly quoted from a source.

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Rebuttal

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Put each transition word or phrase into the category it best fits.

Groups:

(a) Evidence

,

(b) Counterclaim

,

(c) Rebuttal

• Others might claim...

• For example...

• However...

• According to the author...

• That's incorrect because...

• In reality...

• Critics of ___ sometimes say that...

• Some people argue...

Which part of an argument is the red phrase below?
Cats make better pets because they are quieter pets. For example, if you're living in an apartment, you know your pet cat won't bother your neighbors; unlike a dogs, which bark at the slightest sound. Some people say that dogs are better pets since they're so playful. However, cats are truly amazing pets because not only are they playful, but they can also be independent and do not require constant attention.

• Claim
• Reason

• Evidence
• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

Which part of an argument is the red phrase below?
Cats make better pets because they are quieter pets. For example, if you're living in an apartment, you know your pet cat won't bother your neighbors; unlike a dogs, which bark at the slightest sound. Some people say that dogs are better pets since they're so playful. However, cats are truly amazing pets because not only are they playful, but they can also be independent and do not require constant attention.

• Claim
• Reason

• Evidence
• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal

Which part of an argument is the red phrase below?
Cats make better pets because they are quieter pets. For example, if you're living in an apartment, you know your pet cat won't bother your neighbors; unlike a dogs, which bark at the slightest sound. Some people say that dogs are better pets since they're so playful. However, cats are truly amazing pets because not only are they playful, but they can also be independent and do not require constant attention.

• Claim
• Reason

• Evidence
• Counterclaim

• Rebuttal