Argument, Claim, Reasons, Evidence

big ideas that support the central claim

• claims

• arguments

• reasons

• evidence

facts and examples that support the reasons

• research

• rebuttal

• evidence

• claims

challenging the argument by addressing the position of someone who may not agree

• claim

• reason

• counterargument

• rebuttal

What is the purpose of a counterargument and rebuttal?

• It makes your essay longer so you can get a better grade.

• It keeps you from hurting people's feelings on the other side.

• It makes your argument stronger by showing you understand the other side and can argue back.

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

From the essay you read, what part of the argument is this?

• Central claim

• Reason

• Evidence

• Counterargument

• Rebuttal

demonstrating why the counter-argument is wrong

• evidence

• research

• reasons

• rebuttal

The statement that the writer is trying to prove

• Claims

• Evidence

• Reasons

• Argument