Argument Writing Warm Up

Writing that supports a claim with reasons and evidence is...

• a claim

• an argument

• a reason

• a rebuttal

The main point of an author’s argument is the...

• argument

• reason

• claim

• rebuttal

Why the author makes the claim is the...

• reason

• claim

• argument

• evidence

Examples, facts, and expert quotes that support the reason is the...

• reason

• claim

• counterclaim

• evidence

An opposing claim is the...

• claim

• reason

• counterclaim

• rebuttal

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

In fact

According to

For example

For instance

Studies show

Research shows

• introduce a claim

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• conclude

The following transitional phrases/words are used to...

Critics argue that….

Others may say…but I argue…

A common argument against this position is...but…

It’s easy to think...but when you look at the facts…

While some researchers say...nevertheless…

• introduce a counterclaim

• introduce evidence

• introduce a claim

• conclude

"Dogs are better pets than cats" is an example of a...

• reason

• evidence

• claim

• rebuttal

How many paragraphs minimum should your Argumentative text based essay have?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 6

Another word for claim is...

• clam

• fact

• opinion

• essay